Name: Matthew Wade Wicht 
Address_1: 118 Pinehills Drive
Address_2:
City: Hattiesburg
State: MS
Zip: 39402
County: FORREST
Phone: (601) 255-7200  Ext:
Email Address:
LPC License Number: 2239
LPC Issue Date: 1/23/2018
LPC Expiration Date: 6/30/2023
Status: Surrendered-Disciplinary

Board Qualified Supervisor (LPC-S): No
LPC-S Certification Date:
LPC-S Certification Number:

Distance Professional Services Provider: No

Disciplinary Action/Board Order(s) Effective Date: 10/29/2025 Violation: Disposition Summary: Disciplinary Action/Board Order(s) Effective Date: 10/29/2025 Violation: Disposition Summary: Disciplinary Action/Board Order(s) Effective Date: 6/9/2022 Violation: Cause numbers 2022-11 and 2022-12 were consolidated. Respondent confessed to 2022-11 complainant that he had engaged in a sexual relationship with a former client. Respondent confirmed that the inappropriate relationship had been ongoing for some time. Respondent informed complainant in 2022-12 that he had been engaging in an unethical, inappropriate sexual relationship with a former client. The sexual relationship between Respondent and client had been within the five (5) year prohibited period. The relationship lasted for two years, ending recently. Clear and convincing evidence establishes that Respondent is guilty of violating ACA Code of Section A.5.c. Sexual and/or Romantic Relationships with Former Clients in both cause numbers. Clear and convincing evidence establishes that Respondent is guilty of violating Board Rule 7.1: Standards of Practice in both cause numbers. “Persons licensed by the Board shall adhere to all parts of the current American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of practice with the exception of any parts superseded by state law, policy, or rules and regulations adopted by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. Disposition Summary: Respondent, Mr. Wade, Wicht, shall surrender his license with disciplinary action under Board Rule 1.4.EE and 5.4.H and is not allowed to practice professional counseling in the State of Mississippi. Waiver The information contained herein is provided by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors as a public service. The laws of the State of Mississippi define what records are open for public inspection and can be included on this website. Every effort has been made to ensure the data provided through this web site is accurate and timely. However, human or mechanical error may result in inaccurate or incomplete information being posted on this web site. Therefore, the Board makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequence of the information. The Board makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or function of this web site and prohibits the modification of this data in any manner. The Board specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing this information. This information is for licensing verification and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Please indicate that you have read the above and understand what information is contained on this web site subject to the above-stipulated terms, and that you understand the limitations regarding this on-line database. Disciplinary Action/Board Order(s) Effective Date: 6/9/2022 Violation: Cause numbers 2022-11 and 2022-12 were consolidated. Respondent confessed to 2022-11 complainant that he had engaged in a sexual relationship with a former client. Respondent confirmed that the inappropriate relationship had been ongoing for some time. Respondent informed complainant in 2022-12 that he had been engaging in an unethical, inappropriate sexual relationship with a former client. The sexual relationship between Respondent and client had been within the five (5) year prohibited period. The relationship lasted for two years, ending recently. Clear and convincing evidence establishes that Respondent is guilty of violating ACA Code of Section A.5.c. Sexual and/or Romantic Relationships with Former Clients in both cause numbers. Clear and convincing evidence establishes that Respondent is guilty of violating Board Rule 7.1: Standards of Practice in both cause numbers. “Persons licensed by the Board shall adhere to all parts of the current American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of practice with the exception of any parts superseded by state law, policy, or rules and regulations adopted by the Mississippi State Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors. Disposition Summary: Respondent, Mr. Wade, Wicht, shall surrender his license with disciplinary action under Board Rule 1.4.EE and 5.4.H and is not allowed to practice professional counseling in the State of Mississippi. Waiver The information contained herein is provided by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors as a public service. The laws of the State of Mississippi define what records are open for public inspection and can be included on this website. Every effort has been made to ensure the data provided through this web site is accurate and timely. However, human or mechanical error may result in inaccurate or incomplete information being posted on this web site. Therefore, the Board makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequence of the information. The Board makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or function of this web site and prohibits the modification of this data in any manner. The Board specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing this information. This information is for licensing verification and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Please indicate that you have read the above and understand what information is contained on this web site subject to the above-stipulated terms, and that you understand the limitations regarding this on-line database. Disciplinary Action/Board Order(s) Effective Date: 5/21/2021 Violation: Disposition Summary: Waiver The information contained herein is provided by the Mississippi Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors as a public service. The laws of the State of Mississippi define what records are open for public inspection and can be included on this website. Every effort has been made to ensure the data provided through this web site is accurate and timely. However, human or mechanical error may result in inaccurate or incomplete information being posted on this web site. Therefore, the Board makes no guarantee as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or correct sequence of the information. The Board makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition or function of this web site and prohibits the modification of this data in any manner. The Board specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing this information. This information is for licensing verification and is not intended to be used for commercial purposes. Please indicate that you have read the above and understand what information is contained on this web site subject to the above-stipulated terms, and that you understand the limitations regarding this on-line database.

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