Posted by KrissyP on March 9, 2003, at 0:45:14
In reply to Finding quality, recognized,legislated counselling, posted by jay on March 7, 2003, at 21:30:03
Hi, I hear you here! I have been one of those who have gotten 'bilked' by untrained counselors. I even went with one who, came to later find out, that she wasn't even licensed to counsel patients. What us up with that?! People who are social workers are just that-LICENSED as an LCSW. I am big on "It's all about the almighty dollar" and many patients are being jipped.-NOT RIGHT. I also have an organization called "Mariposa-For women"-who offer counsleing on a sliding fee for low-income patients, I called the other day because I need to go back into counseling to finish up the already hard work I have done to fight my illness, etc. and they not only dissed me but never sent out their great newsletter about the sliding-fee scale programs. lectures, and group help they offer-AFTER I asked 2x.
Again, WHat's up with that?
Thanks for the site, I am going to look at it.
Take care, Kristen:-)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Folks,
This is concerning the quality and regulation of counselling and therapy. It's from a post I put up above, and I thought it was worth repeating. So many people seem to get 'bilked' by untrained counsellors, and you have a right to know there are legal issues surrounding who can call themselves a "counsellor" or a "social worker". Here is the rest of myy post from above:
There is so much pop-psychology gibberish out there looking to bilk people of money, it is sad. If you want to find a qualified, certified and trained counsellor, your best bet is with an MSW or above social worker. If you live in the U.S., you can go here to find one or more in your area:
https://www.socialworkers.org/register/default.asp
Like physicians, the field of social work is governed by legislative bodies and the law. This means you get quality counselling on an across-the-board scale.
People with degrees in psychology are not social workers. Social workers must take specific programs, meeting specific training criteria. The organization that governs social work in the U.S. is the National Association of Social Workers. (at the above website.)
To also note, most social workers who work privately tend to use a "sliding scale" method of payment, depending on your income.
Any further help needed, or questions, please ask away.
Best,
Jay
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