Hello, 

I am strongly opposed to the CACREP only legislation in Virginia.  This legislation and associated policies will cause significant harm on the Citizens of Virginia seeking mental health counseling for themselves and families.  These strains are primarily through limitations to access to ecclectic and licensed mental health providers.  Additionally, this legistlation and associated policies, will cause significant strain on mental health services available to our Nations Veterans and their families, which as you know, are a significant portion of Virginia's population.  With regards to the damage casued to Licensed Mental Health Counselors in Virginia, there will be significant limitations to access and fairness of competition in the market - which will casue another disastrous strain on the Citizens of Virginia.    

It is simply inaccurate to suggest that CACREP's initiative for an exclusive accredidation to practice does not damage Citizens, Veterans, or Institustions of Higher Education in Virginia.  ALL licensed Graduate Counselors are tested, and rigorously trained by highly educated, and experienced practitioners from regionally and nationally accredited programs.  

Please oppose this undue legislation.

Thank you, 

TDF.