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Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Social Work
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Music Therapy [18 VAC 140 ‑ 30]
Action Initial regulations for licensure of music therapists
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 2/14/2025
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2/13/25  5:50 pm
Commenter: Cassie Smith

Support Music Therapy Licensure
 

As a practicing Board-Certified Music Therapist, I strongly support the state licensure, as it would ensure the safety of clients who pursue services. It would guarantee they would be treated by qualified professionals. It would also add validity to the field and ethical support to current Board-Certified Music Therapists. Music can be therapeutic alone, however, untrained persons claiming to be music therapists can cause harm to individuals receiving services, as they are not properly trained to utilize the evidenced-based practices. 

 

 

 

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