If we are going to have LCSWs supervise residents in counseling, why don't we just nix the LPC track and have us all become LCSWs? I understand in the past RNs and LCSWs were able to supervise residents in counseling. as an RN who is fully aware of the lack of mental health education in nursing school, this is horrifying. LCSWs are a wonderful and needed part of the mental health system, as a jack-of-all-trades. LPCs are the only license that focuses solely on counseling. There are thousands of licensed counselors in the state of Virginia. Why do we not instead incentivize LPCs to become supervisors? I have supervised residents before and it is a hefty undertaking, with minimal-to-no support from the board. I have asked clarifying questions via email before regarding my role, and gotten vague and unhelpful responses in return. Residents are working under my license, I am dedicating time each week to supervision, and while I did it because my job at the time asked me to, there was little I got in return except personal satisfaction in helping my residents to get their hours and increase their knowledge. Why not subsidize stipends for LPC supervisors, so that residents do not have to pay? Provide a more formalized (but optional) free supervision workbook that can be utilized? There are plenty of other alternatives besides letting a completely different degree/license supervise LPC residents.