There is no evidence that graduates from a CACREP accredited program are any more qualified than counselors who don't.  There are many universities that produce exceedingly qualified counselors, thereby invalidating the need for such a counselor to have 7 more years of experience than one graduating from a CACREP program.  In addition, by enacting such legislation, you are artificially limiting the resources and possibilities that citizens of VA have when looking for mental health help.  Not only are you limiting the options for your citizens, you are doing so during a time of greatly increased need.  Vote no on this regulation and vote for inclusion of all counselors!