I oppose any requirement by Virginia to disadvantage licensed counselors who did not attend CACREP-accredited graduate programs. Discrepant requirements for CACREP and Non-CACREP counselors are unfair to Maryland Counselors who did not graduate from CACREP programs, which is the majority of counselors in Maryland. I, and others, are concerned that any CACREP restrictions would further marginalize graduates of Counseling Psychology programs, which CACREP does not recognize as Counseling programs. The Maryland Board of Professional Counselors recognizes Counseling Psychology as part of the profession of Counseling. We believe this is the correct stance to take, given Counseling Psychology's historic role in the development of our profession.