As a Board-Certified Music Therapist of 33+ years at a Veteran Affairs Medical Center, I strongly support the institution of Music Therapy licensure in the State of Virginia. Music Therapy is a clinical and evidence-based practice comprised of highly qualified professionals credentialed by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT). Misrepresentation of the profession poses safety risks, as well as opportunities for fraudulent and unethical activities, causing potential harm to our most vulnerable populations. State licensure ensures that those entrusted to our care receive music therapy services from clinicians who are qualified and credentialed to facilitate those professional services safely, effectively, and ethically. Our vulnerable populations including our military heroes depend on our State of Virginia to protect them.