As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, I received my training from a clinical psychology program that emphasized evidence based practice, understanding and promoting scientific research, and ethical best practices. This program was not CACREP accredited, yet I received a comprehensive and thorough training. While I admire some the goals of CACREP, there is insufficient evidence to support the notion that CACREP is the sole arbiter of qualified counselors. 

In this mental health crisis, when the demand for qualified therapists is higher than ever and clients are struggling to find mental health providers who are able to accept new clients, this is a very ill-advised time to pass legislation that would exacerbate this problem even more.