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Certified Counselors and Hypnotherapists Advisory Committee
The advisory committee’s mission and purpose works to protect and improve the health of people in Washington State. The committee accomplishes this through a variety of activities working with the Department of Health, Health Systems Quality Assurance division.
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Committee Information
The advisory committee consists of seven members. There are two certified counselors or certified advisers, two hypnotherapists and three public members who must be consumers and represent the public at large and may not hold any mental health provider credential per RCW 18.19.220.
The committee may, at the request of the secretary:
- Provide advice on matters, such as applications for certification.
- Approve an examination required for certification.
- Recommend rules in accordance with the administrative procedure act, relating to standards for counseling care.
Reimbursement and compensation:
- Reasonable allowances will be provided to cover reasonable and necessary subsistence and lodging expenses while engaged on official business.
- Each member is eligible to receive compensation in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars for each day during which the member attends an official meeting of the group or performs statutorily prescribed duties approved by the chairperson of the group.
The committee meets four times a year. Meetings are typically scheduled in January, April, July and October during business hours.
All members are appointed by the Secretary of Health secretary. Each member of the committee must be a resident of Washington state. Professional members must have been actively engaged in their profession for five years preceding appointment. Appointments are for a term of three years. No one may serve for more than two consecutive terms.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for appointment, complete the application for Board, Commission, Committee appointments (PDF).
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Committee Members
Member Term Expires Anthony Gitch, hypnotherapist, chair December 31, 2026 Lisa Webb, certified counselor March 31, 2027 Betty Jensen, certified counselor May 31, 2025 Sarah Prince, public member May 31, 2025 Hypnotherapist – vacant - Lisa Haglund, vice chair as public member July 31, 2027 Nichole Basile, public member July 31, 2027 - Committee Meetings
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Meeting Schedule
All meetings begin at 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
Date and Location Activity Documents April 11, 2025 at 9 a.m. - Hybrid meeting
Department of Health
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Town Center 2, Room 153
Tumwater, WA 98501Agenda (PDF) July 18, 2025 at 9 a.m. - Hybrid meeting
Department of Health
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Town Center 2, Room 153
Tumwater, WA 98501October 10, 2025 at 9 a.m. - Hybrid meeting
Department of Health
111 Israel Rd. S.E.
Town Center 2, Room 153
Tumwater, WA 98501 - Meeting Minutes
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2024
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Date and Location Activity Documents None at this time.
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2024