A psychologist had a summertime romance with an inmate she was counseling, the state Board of Psychology determined, prompting the panel to revoke her license for at least 10 years.

In findings released Thursday, the board found that Nicole Holman, 33, of St. Paul, admitted to state Department of Corrections investigators that she and the inmate began their sexual relationship in June 2010 while she was providing therapy to him as part of the chemical dependency program.

While the board's report didn't disclose where Holman worked, state records show that she was at the Lino Lakes prison at the time of the relationship. The name of the inmate also was not disclosed.

According to the board:

Holman and the inmate "engaged in sexually explicit dialogue" in telephone conversations last summer. One call refers to the inmate "spanking" Holman. Two other calls refer to when the inmate exposed himself to Holman, "presumably during a therapeutic session."

In a three-week period from late July to mid-August, the inmate called Holman's cell phone 106 times.

Holman can apply to have her license restored in 10 years.

Prior to working with the Department of Corrections, Holman was employed with Hennepin County as a child-protection social worker, according to county records.

A telephone message was left Thursday afternoon with Holman seeking a reaction to the board's ruling.

Paul Walsh • 612-673-4482