Virginia has already looked at the economic ramifications of having CACREP only counselors, and learned that there is no benefit to the citizens of Virgina. No economic benefit (to anyone except CACREP).  Not providing better counselors, and I am part of the group that says it will weaken the pool of counselors. So, why is Virginia pursuing this action again?  Creating more restrictive licensure requirements will not benefit the people of Virginia, but it will benefit a very small group:  CACREP.