Mario Gibson Franciscotty
Mario Gibson Franciscotty, LLPC is a licensed counselor who practiced in the Grand Rapids area. Michigan licensing records show that his counseling license was summarily suspended in April 2026 based on criminal sexual conduct.
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
What Happened?
According to reporting on the case, Franciscotty was a marriage counselor and executive director of Wellspring Counseling. He was accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a client who was receiving marriage counseling from him. The reported conduct included sexually explicit communications and sexual encounters during scheduled counseling sessions.
In February 2026, Franciscotty pleaded no contest to one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct by a mental health professional. The second count was dismissed as part of the plea agreement.
In July 2026, he was sentenced to three months in jail, five years of probation, and sexoffender registration. His Michigan counseling license was also permanently revoked.
Quick Facts
| Name | Mario Gibson Franciscotty, LLPC |
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Type |
Medical Provider |
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Specialty |
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Location |
Grand Rapids, MI |
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Associated Organization |
Wellspring Counseling |
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Watchlist Basis
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Criminal sexual conduct conviction involving a counseling client |
Were You a Client of Mario Gibson Franciscotty?
If you or a family member received counseling from Mario Gibson Franciscotty and experienced inappropriate sexual conduct, boundary violations, exploitation, or other misconduct, Oliver Bell Group can review your situation.
Because this matter involves alleged misconduct within a professional counseling relationship, individuals who believe they were affected may have questions about potential civil claims. The facts and applicable statutes of limitation can vary by case.
Inclusion on the White Coat Watchlist does not automatically establish a civil claim. Each potential case should be evaluated based on the individual circumstances and available records.
Sources:
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs — Disciplinary Action Report, showing summary suspension based on criminal sexual conduct.
MLive reporting — coverage of Franciscotty’s criminal case and sentencing.
Public NPI records — identifying Franciscotty as a licensed counselor in Ada, Michigan