STOP: Before you file, please note the following:

• This complaint portal should only be used to file complaints against practitioners who are engaged in the practice of counseling or therapy in Maryland.
  • Complaints against medical practitioners should be filed with the Maryland Board of Physicians at: https://www.mbp.state.md.us/mbp_complaint/
  • Complaints against social workers should be filed with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners at: https://health.maryland.gov/bswe/Pages/Complaint.aspx
  • Complaints against nurses should be filed with the Maryland Board of Nursing at: https://health.maryland.gov/bon/pages/complaint-procedures.aspx
  • Complaints against healthcare facilities should be filed with the Office of Healthcare Quality at: https://health.maryland.gov/ohcq/Pages/File-a-Complaint.aspx
  • Complaints against Licensed Community Based Behavioral Health programs should be file with the Behavioral Health Administration at: https://health.maryland.gov/bha/pages/contact-us.aspx

Procedures of filing

• Enter the information requested in each section of the form as completely and accurately as possible.
• You will have the option to upload supporting documentation at the end of this wizard.
• If you have questions regarding how to fill out/submit the complaint form you may contact the Complaint Coordinator.

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