I have been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland for over 20 years and believe that I have made a very valuable contribution to many people's lives.  Working in my own private practice, I typically operate at full capacity and carry a waitlist of clients wanting to begin counseling.  In this challenging time when so many seek support for mental health challenges, we should be working toward license parity between Maryland, DC, and Virginia, not limiting further who can practice in Virginia.  I strongly oppose CACREP, as it is extremely short-sighted and seems largely politically motivated for the profit of those institutions participating in CACREP.

Sincerely, James P Goodwin, LCPC