Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Counseling
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Professional Counseling [18 VAC 115 ‑ 20]
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4/1/24  3:44 pm
Commenter: Ashlea H.

Currently, Strong Opposition
 

At this time, I would like to voice a strong opposition for the proposed amendment. This amendment would vastly impact the identity of the counseling profession which appears counter-intuitive to the CACREP standards for professional development. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) are also trained in a different manner than Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs). 

The proposed amendment may also cause complications or harm to those who begin and/or complete their counseling residency in the state of Virginia. Due to the lack of reciprocity, how might allowing supervision under a LCSW complicate their journey? How might allowing LCSWs to supervise LPCs complicate the pathway to reciprocity?

I understand that this proposed amendment would allow for more supervision opportunities, but at what cost? 

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