The proposed restrictions are not based on evidence but on politics. The nationwide movement toward evidence based decisions in education, training, and professional practice is designed to HELP the public, IMPROVE the quality of training received by providers, and IMPROVE the quality and effectiveness of services received by the public. Adopting these restrictions caters to a political and turf-driven agenda. A careful review of curricula and training requirements will show that a diverse group of professionals is well qualified to provide supervision, just as a diverse group of professionals has historically contributed to the training of high quality LPCs and LMFTs. The science of evaluating mental health interventions and prevention programs has never been better. Ignoring or sidelining the role of evidence in decision making is a step backwards.