It's disappointing to find that so many counselors credentials are attempting to be diminished because some uneducated fools feel CACREP is the gold standard. I have been fully licensed for two years after completing a Masters in Counseling where I was well trained, offered and accepted many opportunities to hone my craft through internships, and tested for knowledge to be licensed in the SAME test taken by folks who went to a CACREP accredited school. I chose the school I went to because it matched my values, financial ability and scheduling needs at that time.

Since graduating, I have become a certified trauma therapist, certified in EMDR and will be working towards my certification in psychedelic assisted therapy starting this summer. Do these mean less because I didn't attend the "right" school?

I'm sorry for the people of Virginia that this is even being considered. They are no less in need of mental health assistance than others across the country but will be penalized if your board chooses to move forward with this terrible proposal.

I strongly oppose this proposal and hope you are able to make good choices for the people of your state.