I am writing in support of petition 281 titled Licensure by Endorsement. Inclusion of the NCLEP into the endorsement rules will pave the way for a simple, clear, and reasonable portability path for counselors in Virginia. It is jointly proposed by four leading counseling organizations (AASCB, ACES, AMHCA, and NBCC) and will play a vital role in addressing the portability problem that faces the profession by increasing access to care while protecting the public. Over the course of my experience in the counseling community I have met many counselors in Virginia who had to research the question of how their licensure would be received in other states as they contemplated relocation due to family issues (i.e., spouse transfers, etc), and similarly, for those contemplating a transfer into Virginia. Now is the time to remedy this problem and establish a uniformly accepted manner in which to recognize and easily establish the ability to continue to serve the public. Virginia is a leader in many ways, and this opportunity opens yet another door for Virginia to be the first, establishing a precedent for other states to catch up to. Thank you for your consideration.