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BOARD/COMMISSION:  Board Of Behavioral Health And Therapy

Address

335 Randolph Avenue
Suite 290
St. Paul, MN
55102

Web Site

Supporting Entity/Enabling Legislation Supported by Board of Behavioral Health & Therapy

ENABLING LEGISLATION
M.S. 148B (7.1.2003); M.S. 148B.5301 (2007); M.S. 148F (8.1.2012)
Enabled: 07-01-2003
Revisor of Statutes Link

Chair and Contact
CONTACT
Samantha Strehlo
(651) 201-2758
CHAIR
Landyn Prescott-Miles
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
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Executive Director
Samantha Strehlo
samantha.strehlo@state.mn.us
(651) 201-2758
Yes
TITLE
NAME
EMAIL
PHONE
PRIMARY
Chair
Landyn Prescott-Miles
landyn.prescott-miles@state.mn.us
Yes
Membership

Thirteen members are appointed by the governor:

  • Five of the members shall be licensed professional counselors or licensed professional clinical counselors
  • Five of the members shall be licensed alcohol and drug counselors
  • Three shall be public members.

Within the thirteen members: 

  • At least three members must reside outside of the seven-county metropolitan area.
  • At least three members must be members of a community of color or an underrepresented community, defined as a group that is not represented in the majority with respect to race, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical ability.
Member Info

COMPENSATION

  • Per Diem: $75.00
  • Other Compensation: plus expenses

MEMBERSHIP DETAILS

  • Requires Older Member - no
  • Requires Senate Approval - no
  • Members file campaign finance and disclosure - yes
Entity Powers and Duties, Activity Summary

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy is a statutorily created health licensing board. The Board regulates the licensure of professional counselors, professional clinical counselors, and alcohol and drug counselors in Minnesota. 

ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy fulfills its mission by: 

  • Issuing initial licenses and renewing licenses for qualified individuals. 
  • Reviewing and processing complaints received against applicants and licensees.
  • Taking disciplinary or corrective action against applicants and licensees for misconduct. 
  • Setting standards of practice and professional conduct for licensees. 
  • Setting educational standards for initial licensure and continuing education. 
  • Reviewing applicant education and training to determine compliance with licensure requirements. 
  • Responding to inquiries from the public, applicants, and licensees. Providing information about requirements and standards of practice. 
Meeting Information
Meetings typically last: 3 hours
Meeting Frequency: Meeings are held four times per year, plus special board meetings as needed. Committees meet monthly or as needed.

Meetings are held at:
335 Randolph Avenue, Suite 290 St. Paul, MN 55102


Fiscal Information
Annual Staff Hours: 14560.00
Total Appropriations:
Appropriations Description: FY 25 Appropriation=$1,201,910
Fiscal Year Expenses:

Expenses Description:

Open Positions (0)
No Open Positions
NAME POSITION APPLICATION DATE
Nicole Bellamy Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 10/31/2024
Dr. Amy Carrison Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 2/10/2025
Carmichael Finn Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 10/31/2024
Dean Gilbertson Mr. Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 10/31/2024
Andrea Kruger Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 11/5/2024
Laurie Lohr Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 11/12/2024
William Suerig Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor 1/30/2025
Sarah Costello-Fedje Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 2/4/2025
Amy Dols Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 11/15/2024
John Martinez Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 1/13/2025
Aimee Meligy Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 11/26/2024
Emily Stevenson Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 2/6/2025
Emily Weidenbacher Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor 10/31/2024
No pending appointments found.
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
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Direct Appointments
 No Direct Appointments were found.
Current Members (13)
POSITION/SEAT
APPOINTING AUTHORITY
MEMBER NAME
STATUS
TERM END
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor #1
Governor
Roy Kammer
Filled
01/03/2028
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor #2
Governor
Randy Anderson
Filled
01/04/2027
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor #3
Governor
Derrick Crim
Filled
01/05/2026
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor #4
Governor
Dean Gilbertson Mr.
Filled
01/03/2028
Licensed Alcohol And Drug Counselor #5
Governor
Jacqueline Bluem
Filled
01/04/2027
Licensed Professional Counselor/Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Licensed Professional Counselor #1
Governor
Amy Dols
Filled
01/03/2028
Licensed Professional Counselor #2
Governor
Dr. Christopher Anderson
Filled
01/04/2027
Licensed Professional Counselor #3
Governor
Landyn Prescott-Miles
Filled
01/05/2026
Licensed Professional Counselor #4
Governor
Bharati Acharya
Filled
01/03/2028
Licensed Professional Counselor #5
Governor
Sandra Clark
Filled
01/04/2027
Public Member
Public Member #1
Governor
Randy Stillday
Filled
01/03/2028
Public Member #2
Governor
Sarah Driever
Filled
01/01/2029
Public Member #3
Governor
Mr. Corey Harland
Filled
01/05/2026
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