I am a counselor educator, and licensed professional counselor in Virginia (0701005508). I graduated from two graduate counseling programs in Virginia (Lynchburg College, James Madison). I am in full support of adopting NCLEP portability provisions in VA. NCLEP represents the collective efforts of all major counseling organizations (AASCB, ACES, AMHCA, NBCC) besides ACA. The portability requirements represent a common standard among states that have very different regulations. Virginia is known for having among the highest regulations for the counseling license, and adopting the higher standards of the NCLEP (e.g., three years of post-license experience) makes good sense for Virginia. - Thom Field