Which disciplinary action suspends an individual's right to practice?

The correct answer is certification/licensure suspension, as this disciplinary action directly revokes an individual's legal permission to practice as a counselor. Suspension typically indicates that the individual has committed violations serious enough to warrant a temporary halt in their professional activities, impacting their ability to provide services to clients and potentially putting their practice on hold until specific conditions are met.

When a professional’s certification or license is suspended, it means the authority governing that profession has determined appropriate measures based on the severity of the infractions. This action can be reinstated once the counselor meets any conditions set forth by the licensing board or regulatory authority, which could include completing additional training, fulfilling certain legal requirements, or demonstrating changes in practice or conduct.

The other options, such as advisory censure, civil penalty, and formal censure, generally involve less severe repercussions and do not carry the same weight as suspending an individual's right to practice. For instance, advisory censure may serve as a warning without restricting practice, while a civil penalty typically involves a financial consequence and does not necessarily impede the professional activities of the individual.