Hello,

I am currently a student at Liberty University pursuing my master's in clinical mental health counseling and I would like to oppose this change. Licensed counselors are required to go through extensive training, education, supervision, and a licensure exam. If we allow psychologists and social workers to become licensed without going through all the required steps, this could cause these individuals to provide counseling that is not beneficial for those receiving the services. This can be confusing for clients if they are going to a psychologist or social worker and not receiving the care they need.

This also takes away from the individuals going through the training, education, supervision, and licensure exam. Licensed counselors put a lot of time, effort, money, etc., into becoming licensed counselors and are passionate about providing their clients with the best services. 

Please consider my request to oppose this change from allowing psychologists and social workers to become licensed counselors without going through the proper education, training, supervision, and licensure exam. 

Thanks,

Brittany