Fazio-Griffith appointed to state board of examiners
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 
by: Tonya Lowentritt
HAMMOND – Southeastern Louisiana University Associate Professor of Counseling
Laura Fazio-Griffith has been appointed by Gov. John Bel Edwards to the Louisiana
Licensed Professional Counselors Board of Examiners.
The LPC Board determines whether applicants are eligible for registrations or
licenses and investigates accusations of illegal, unethical, or inappropriate practice
of mental health counseling or marriage and family therapy in Louisiana.
“We are thrilled Laura has been selected for this prestigious appointment. Her
selection is a reflection of her character and high standards by the community of
LPC professionals and peers,” said Ann Carruth, dean of the College of Nursing and
Health Sciences. “I'm proud of Laura as she embarks on this unique, professionally
enriching experience.”
Fazio-Griffith has worked in the counseling field since 1999. She is a licensed
marriage and family therapist, a licensed professional counselor, a registered play
therapist, and a national certified counselor.
A resident of Baton Rouge, she holds an undergraduate degree in sociology from
Spring Hill College in Mobile, Ala., a master’s degree in public administration from
the University of West Florida in Pensacola, and a master of education in counselor
education and doctorate of counselor education from the University of New Orleans.
