I am writing in regards to DMAS’ proposed changes to provider qualifications as outlined in Chapter II, pages 15-16. I am deeply worried about the impact these changes will have on access to mental health counseling in the state of Virginia. These changes will lead to thousands of DMAS recipients not being able to access the mental health care that they need and those currently receiving services will have a disruption in service while finding another provider.  I respectuflly ask that these changes be reconsidered so that the children who need mental health services will have the opprotunity to get them.  

Sheri Mitschelen, LCSW, RPT-S,

Crossroads Family Counseling Center, LLC, Fairfax, VA