[Adta] More regarding LPC

[jenn at magnifymusic.com]

Hello everyone: Thanks to all who have responded regarding our issues in
Texas and obtaining the license as Professional Counselors.  It was also
good to know that the State Counseling Boards meeting had representation
by the ADTA.  I am sure that we gained a greater understanding of what we
need to do as an organization to help the members become licensed in their
states, if that is what we choose to do.
I noticed that Sheila and Ellen called for a response in the last ADTA
Newsletter for anyone licensed as a counselor in his/her state to contact
them.  Do we have this information completed?  We may need this in our
case, as well.  I would like to know what states recognize dance
therapists as counselors and how many/which states currently have licensed
DMTs who didn't have to obtain a lot of extra coursework or supervision to
get the counseling license.  The art therapists in Texas are able to
obtain their LPC after completing the masters' degree and after 2 years of
full time supervision by an LPC Supervisor who is also an ATR.  This would
be difficult for us to mimic since Kalila is the only LPC Supervisor that
is an ADTR (however, Kalilah, that may mean you get a lot of work coming
your way LOL).
I hope for the best for all dance therapists who are doing the same in
your respective states.  I really do believe that the more we communicate
with each other, the more help we will provide each other due to similar
situations going on from state to state.
Sincerely, Jennifer Edwards, MA, ADTR, NCC