BuckarooBanzai
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My brother is a registered sex offender (incest with a minor). He spent some six years in prison.
While in prison, he earned a BA in psychology, and some sort of pastoral license, from an unaccredited Bible college. After his release, he found THREE accredited universities willing to accept him for an MA or PhD in counseling.
The first university actually allowed him to participate in their practicum. More than once. I cannot figure out how he practiced, even under supervision, in a clinic given his sex offender status. I reported him to the university. They allowed him to graduate with his MA in counseling, but wouldn't allow him to complete his doctorate.
Another university then allowed him to matriculate into their doctoral program in counseling. They also had him teaching an undergraduate course in psychology (Interpersonal Relationship Skills!). At this point, he opened a group practice with other students under supervision. I complained to the licensing board. They shut down his practice.
Apparently, he doesn't have a license. But, he does now have his doctorate in counseling. So, he set up a new private practice called, "XX Coaching and Counseling". Due to his pastor's license and his doctorate, plus the fact that 'anyone' can coach, he is in business. He doesn't claim to be licensed, but on his personal page, under his name, he of course lists his MA and PhD in counseling. So, most people would assume he is a licensed counselor.
This is making me crazy.
Also, I have a hard time trusting therapists, now that I know just how easy it is to get into the business.
I am very troubled.
While in prison, he earned a BA in psychology, and some sort of pastoral license, from an unaccredited Bible college. After his release, he found THREE accredited universities willing to accept him for an MA or PhD in counseling.
The first university actually allowed him to participate in their practicum. More than once. I cannot figure out how he practiced, even under supervision, in a clinic given his sex offender status. I reported him to the university. They allowed him to graduate with his MA in counseling, but wouldn't allow him to complete his doctorate.
Another university then allowed him to matriculate into their doctoral program in counseling. They also had him teaching an undergraduate course in psychology (Interpersonal Relationship Skills!). At this point, he opened a group practice with other students under supervision. I complained to the licensing board. They shut down his practice.
Apparently, he doesn't have a license. But, he does now have his doctorate in counseling. So, he set up a new private practice called, "XX Coaching and Counseling". Due to his pastor's license and his doctorate, plus the fact that 'anyone' can coach, he is in business. He doesn't claim to be licensed, but on his personal page, under his name, he of course lists his MA and PhD in counseling. So, most people would assume he is a licensed counselor.
This is making me crazy.
Also, I have a hard time trusting therapists, now that I know just how easy it is to get into the business.
I am very troubled.
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