Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
Action Changes resulting from periodic review
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 4/1/2022
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4/2/22  11:26 am
Commenter: Jess Balk-Huffines, LCPC

Strongly oppose
 

Why would we alienate capable providers with long-term practice from serving Virginia residents?  Mandating either the accreditation and/or multiple years of treatment above and beyond traditional supervision further prevents residents from accessing care.  Additionally, why would current providers move to Virginia and/or seek licensure if they are unable to proceed?  I do not understand why this is trying to moving forward again outside of further exclusionary gatekeeping.

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