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Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Public Comment Forum

On this Periodic Review

Review Announcement

Pursuant to Executive Order 17 (2014) and §§ 2.2-4007.1 and 2.2-4017 of the Code of Virginia, the Board of Counseling is conducting a periodic review and small business impact review of VAC citation:
18 VAC 115 15 Regulations Governing Delegation to an Agency Subordinate

18 VAC 115 20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling

18 VAC 115 50 Regulations Governing the Practice of Marriage and Family Therapy

18 VAC 115 60 Regulations Governing the Licensure of Substance Abuse Professionals


The review of this regulation will be guided by the principles in Executive Order 17 (2014). http://dpb.virginia.gov/regs/EO17.pdf

The purpose of this review is to determine whether this regulation should be repealed, amended, or retained in its current form. Public comment is sought on the review of any issue relating to this regulation, including whether the regulation (i) is necessary for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare or for the economical performance of important governmental functions; (ii) minimizes the economic impact on small businesses in a manner consistent with the stated objectives of applicable law; and (iii) is clearly written and easily understandable.

The comment period begins August 6, 2018, and ends on September 5, 2018.

Comments may be submitted online to the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall at http://www.townhall.virginia.gov/L/Forums.cfm. Comments may also be sent to:

Elaine J. Yeatts
Senior Policy Analyst
Department of Health Professions
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233

Comments must include the commenter's name and address (physical or email) information in order to receive a response to the comment from the agency. Following the close of the public comment period, a report of both reviews will be posted on the Town Hall and a report of the small business impact review will be published in the Virginia Register of Regulations

CLOSED     Opened on 8/6/2018 and Ended on 9/5/2018

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Comment Title Commenter
opposed David Swain  8/29/18  11:35 am
OPPOSED to objective to restrict counseling licensure to CACREP-only programs El Schoepf  8/29/18  6:13 pm
OPPOSED Sarah Rasch  8/29/18  9:49 pm
Opposed to the CACREP attempt to monopolize Debra Mollen  8/30/18  10:51 am
OPPOSED Meghan Powers  8/30/18  11:03 am
Opposed Sam Daniel, Private Practice  8/30/18  11:20 am
Opposed Sarah Miles, Student, University of Baltimore  8/30/18  12:18 pm
oppose Megan Foley Nicpon  8/30/18  12:33 pm
Opposed efforts to restrict licensure Amy Reynolds, University at Buffalo  8/30/18  12:45 pm
Opposed Darlene Brannigan-Smith, Provost, University of Baltimore  8/30/18  1:32 pm
Uphold inclusive supervision requirements and oppose CACREP only regulations Arpana Inman  8/30/18  1:39 pm
Oppose Chris Hall, LGPC, Thrive Behavioral Health  8/30/18  5:09 pm
Opposed Mary Jo Loughran, Chatham University  8/30/18  6:25 pm
Oppose Bryan S. K. Kim, Ph.D.  8/30/18  9:18 pm
Oppose CACREP's attempt to monopolize Michael V. Ellis, Ph.D.  8/30/18  11:22 pm
Opposing the Unnecessary Restriction of Counseling Residents' Supervisors Dr. Joseph Hammer, University of Kentucky  8/31/18  8:51 am
Opposed Daniel Walinsky  8/31/18  10:03 am
CACREP Loyola University Maryland  8/31/18  10:19 am
Opposed Pamela Foley, Ph.D., Seton Hall University  8/31/18  11:37 am
Oppose CACREP exclusionary supervisor licensure requirements Carla Prieto  8/31/18  12:52 pm
Opposed Anthony Isacco,, PhD, Chatham University  8/31/18  2:14 pm
Opposed Heather Noble, PhD, Avila University  8/31/18  2:44 pm
Regulations regarding Counselor Training LaVerne Berkel, University of Missouri - Kansas City  8/31/18  3:26 pm
RE: "18 VAC 115 20 Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling” and "18 VAC 115 5 Bedford Palmer II, Ph.D., Saint Mary's College of California  8/31/18  4:05 pm
Oppose CACREP exclusionary supervisor licensure requirements Heidi A. Zetzer, Ph.D.  8/31/18  4:30 pm
Opposed to Board of Counseling Proposal to limit supervision Michael Scheel, Society of Counseling Psychology  8/31/18  4:36 pm
Comments on CACREP Anneliese Singh, University of Georgia  8/31/18  5:35 pm
Strongly opposed to restriction of licensure and supervision Corinne Datchi, PhD, ABPP, Seton Hall University  8/31/18  6:42 pm
In Opposition to Proposed Regulation Dr. Rob Rotunda, University of West Florida  9/1/18  2:05 am
OPPOSED Sandra S. Lee, PhD, Seton Hall University  9/1/18  5:19 am
Opposed Tatyana Ramirez, Ph.D., University of St. Thomas  9/1/18  8:47 am
Opposed Seton Hall University  9/1/18  11:11 am
Opposed Matthew Graziano, MSW, PhD, Seton Hall University  9/1/18  11:12 am
Regulation Would Limit Career Opportunities for New Graduates Larry Epp, Ed.D., Past President of the Maryland Chapter, AMHCA (LCPCM)  9/1/18  2:17 pm
Opposed Kristy Keefe, Western Illinois University  9/2/18  11:08 am
opposition Allie Minieri  9/2/18  11:21 am
Strongly oppose proposed regulation Fred Bemak, George Mason University  9/2/18  11:23 am
Proposal to limit licensure to CACREP Program graduates John E. Smith, Ed.D.  9/2/18  11:59 am
Opposed restriction to only LPC and LMFT Rita Chi-Ying Chung, George Mason University  9/2/18  2:20 pm
Opposition to regulation Tori Stone, PhD, LPC George Mason University  9/3/18  10:54 am
Opposed to restrictions on Supervisors and CACREP only accredidation Paul Bello, LPC Privage Practice Lexington VA  9/3/18  9:38 pm
Statement opposing restrictive counselor licensure and preparation Suzanne Lease, University of Memphis  9/3/18  11:09 pm
Opposition to limitations on approved supervisors and proposals for CACREP restrictions on licensure Elaine Johnson, Ph.D., Retired, University of Baltimore  9/3/18  11:27 pm
Why We Need Counselor/ CACREP, Accredited, Collaborative, Supervision Nicole Lashane Ellis  9/4/18  6:36 am
opposed Deanna Hamilton, Chatham University  9/4/18  8:40 am
Opposed! Seton Hall University  9/4/18  9:37 am
Opposed to restriction on supervisors and CACREP only Jennifer Q. Morse, PhD, Chatham University  9/4/18  11:12 am
STRONGLY OPPOSED Jill Paquin, Chatham University  9/4/18  11:18 am
Opposed to CACREP Restriction Noelany Pelc, Seton Hall University  9/4/18  12:09 pm
Strongly opposed to CACREP restrictions James Bludworth, Director of the Counselor Training Center  9/4/18  2:28 pm
Opposed Emily Conte, Seton Hall University  9/4/18  2:49 pm
Strongly opposed to CACREP-only legislation Shay Long  9/4/18  4:09 pm
STRONGLY OPPOSED Jenny Yount, Johns Hopkins Bayview Adult Autism Clinic  9/4/18  4:10 pm
Bad idea to support this Dom Scalise Ph.D.  9/4/18  4:17 pm
Opposed Nicole DiCarlo, Univeristy of Baltimore  9/4/18  4:29 pm
strongly oppose CACREP efforts to restrict counselor training & practice Ruth Palmer, PhD, Eastern University  9/4/18  4:53 pm
Opposed to the proposed regulation Peggy Farrelly, Ph.D., Seton Hall University  9/4/18  5:26 pm
Strongly opposed to CACREP-only legislation Catherine A. Fiorello, Coordinator of Counseling Program, Temple University  9/4/18  6:11 pm
Opposed to the Proposed Regulations Marley Lebrecht- Discover Center and Seton Hall University  9/4/18  7:54 pm
Opposed Alex Hilert, M.Ed.  9/4/18  7:54 pm
Urge all to reject CACREP only licensure and expand options for counselor supervision Peggy Brady-Amoon, PhD, LPC, Alliance for Professional Counselors (APC)  9/4/18  10:12 pm
Professional Counseling Regulations Public Comments Eve Adams, New Mexico State University  9/4/18  10:42 pm
OPPOSE RESTRICTION OF COUNSELOR LICENSURE Co-Chairs, Department of Professional Psychology and Family Therapy  9/4/18  10:53 pm
Oppose restricting counselor residents' supervisors, oppose CACREP accreditation requirement Dr. Willow Pearson & Dr. Helen Marlo, Notre Dame de Namur University  9/5/18  12:07 am
Strong Opposition to Proposed Regulation Mark R. Ginsberg, Ph.D. George Mason University  9/5/18  7:36 am
Strongly Opposed Jane Stafford, University of SC Aiken  9/5/18  9:58 am
Opposition to CACREP-only policy in Virginia New York University  9/5/18  10:12 am
Strongly Opposed Kathryn Kominars, Florida International University  9/5/18  10:16 am
Opposition to proposed restrictions on program accreditation and supervision requirements Rachel L. Navarro, University of North Dakota  9/5/18  10:24 am
Strong opposition to the proposed regulation Mary Ann McCabe, Ph.D., ABPP, Independent Practice  9/5/18  12:02 pm
Strongly opposed Wonjin Sim, Chatham University  9/5/18  1:27 pm
Strongly Opposed to CACREP-only licensure and supervision restrictions Ruth E. Fassinger, University of Maryland (Professor Emerita)  9/5/18  2:05 pm
Opposed to CACREP only Seton Hall University, College of Education and Human Services  9/5/18  3:06 pm
American Psychological Association urges inclusiveness in counseling rules Jared L. Skillings, PhD, ABPP, Chief of Professional Practice, APA  9/5/18  5:14 pm
strongly support inclusiveness, not restrictions, for mental health counselors Sidney Trantham / Lesley University  9/5/18  6:23 pm
Strongly Opposed to CACREP Only Licensure & Supervision Restrictions Melissa Wesner, LifeSpring Counseling Services  9/5/18  6:45 pm
I Oppose! Carly Johnston, Seton Hall University  9/5/18  7:23 pm
Opposed George Mason University  9/5/18  9:01 pm
Opposed to supervision restrictions Dr. Sherry Ceperich, University of Richmond  9/5/18  10:39 pm
Strongly oppose supervision restriction John L. Romano, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, emeritus  9/5/18  11:06 pm


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