At a time where the demand for mental health counselors is extremely high this is a good step towards removing barriers for those to get into the field while still ensuring that individuals are qualified to offer mental health services.  Considering the cost of education it is only right to allow some leniency for individuals putting in so many hours of work without compensation.  With the increasing awareness of mental health, high divorce rates, and large amount of drug use, the wait time to get mental help is ridiculous in most areas.  If there is anything that can be done to encourage qualified individuals to enter the mental health field, it should be done.