Professional Counseling

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This is Chapter 35 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Professional Counseling.” It is part of Subtitle III “Professions and Occupations Regulated by Boards Within the Department of Health Professions”, which is part of Title 54.1 “Professions and Occupations”. It contains 28 laws divided across 5 structures.

Article 1	General Provisions
Article 1.1	Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioners
Article 3	Art Therapists
Article 2	Rehabilitation Providers
Article 4	Behavioral Health Technicians and Qualified Mental Health Professionals