Sex allegations freeze psychologist's license

A judge has suspended the license of an Albany psychologist following a patient's accusations he fondled her genitals, kissed her and sucked her toes to create a stronger patient-therapist bond, according to written allegations from the California Board of Psychology.

California Administrative Law Judge Ruth Astle suspended the license of Jeffrey Arthur LeRoux, who practiced in Berkeley, for gross negligence and sexual misconduct with a patient.

LeRoux also is accused of improper distribution of prescription drugs, including Prozac, and failure to maintain records of therapy sessions with the patient, who reported the alleged misconduct early last year. She reportedly went to LeRoux, 53, on a referral from Alameda County Mental Health Access for treatment of post traumatic stress disorder and childhood sexual abuse.

This story is starting to get some play in California