King County mental health counselor suspended due to crossing professional boundaries

For immediate release: October 21, 2024 (24-125)

Contact: DOH Communications

OLYMPIA - State health officials suspended the credential of King County mental health counselor Anca Maria Boudreaux (LH60578269), pending further legal action.

Boudreaux allegedly committed unprofessional conduct when she crossed professional boundaries and exhibited unprofessional conduct by engaging in a romantic relationship with a patient.

Boudreaux cannot practice in Washington until the charges against her credential are resolved. She has 20 days to respond to the charges and to ask for a hearing.

The legal documents on this case can be seen online by clicking the link on Provider Credential Search on the Department of Health website; copies can be requested by calling 360-236-4700. Anyone who believes a health care provider acted unprofessionally is encouraged to call this number and report their complaint.

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