Hello, 

I am writing in opposition of this petition for change based on the different paths and backgrounds of LPCs and LCSW and the detrimental impacts to the SW field if LPCs are held at a higher esteem than LCSWs stemming from the suggestion that LPCs can supervise MSW supervisees but LCSWs are unable to supervise LPCs. I support collaboration between the fields, but this petition would create an incorrect hierarchy in mental healthcare. It would be terrible for the community and people we serve to disregard the differences between LPCs and LCSWs.