I write in two capacities.  One as an educator of counselors, many of whom, after graduation, live, work, and practice in Virginia.  I also write as a consultant who does work in Arlington 3-4 times a year.  Part of the ethics of the field of counseling, and mental health in general, is to broaden its reach to indivudals who, in other circumstannces, would not be able to access mental healthcare.  Limiting access in the ways being proposed hurts the field, the providers, current and potential students, and related mental health professons that are essential to the function of a uniform social safety net. Regulation is essential, but the legislation being offered is restrictive and damaging.