Residents in counseling should be allowed to directly bill for services and directly receive payments from clients because, after rigorous training, internship, and supervision, they are capable professionals and deserve to have access to directly bill clients so they don't get paid a portion of what they work for and through a third party. After years of rigorous counselor training, practicum, and internships, the residents are resilient and need encouragement to boost their morale. What better way than receiving direct payment for what they have worked hard for?