I understand the need for accreditation and standardization. However, licensing CACREP-only graduates will deplete a great deal of talent and experience in Virginia and any other state where such a regulation is passed. If Virginia and other states do this, there should be a grandfathering clause and/or have the non-CACREP counselors take another exam. The mentally ill are already underserved for a variety of reasons. I urge Virginia not to further deprive their residents of mental health services.