I’m writing to share that I oppose current regulations that restrict counseling residents’ supervisors to professionals with credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I strongly encourage that Virginia return to supervision requirements that include licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers, all of whom are highly qualified to supervise counseling trainees. 

Additionally, I’m writing to share my opposition to the Board of Counseling’s efforts to restrict Virginia counselor licensure to graduates of programs accredited by CACREP. Counseling professionals from non-CACREP programs are equally qualified, if not exceeding in their credentials.  Virgina would be at a major disadvantage for serving its people if this was pursued.