Psychologist accused of voyeurism loses license

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State regulators suspended the license of veteran Seattle psychologist Stuart Greenberg on Thursday over accusations that he videotaped women using his office bathroom.

The action by the Examining Board of Psychology means Greenberg cannot practice as a psychologist unless the state lifts the suspension.

"We have sufficient proof to take disciplinary action, but he has opportunity now to defend himself," said Tammy Kelley, disciplinary program manager at the Department of Health.

On July 3, Greenberg was arrested for investigation of voyeurism, booked into the King County Jail and released two days later.

No charges have been filed, and the King County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the case, with a decision expected as early as next week, said Dan Donohoe, a spokesman for the office.

A friend found a VCR tape showing the bathroom of Greenberg's Montlake office, according to a Seattle police report.

"Respondent secretly recorded images of others using the bathroom at his place of practice for his own gratification," according to disciplinary documents from the Examining Board of Psychology.

Greenberg is a nationally recognized expert in pediatric psychology. A clinical affiliate professor at the University of Washington, the psychologist worked for a decade with the Seattle Archdiocese on abuse cases involving priests.

A recording at his Montlake office said Greenberg is closing his office and professional practice and unavailable to respond to messages.

Greenberg has 20 days to respond and seek a hearing, the board said. He can also seek a settlement. Greenberg cannot practice during the process, Kelley said.