I want to add my 2 cents....

I think that the more education T's receive the better they are. I have seen 2 social workers. Both were "exerienced." By this I mean in the field for a long time. Without any advanced training (except for continuing education). But it wasn't until I saw my P'doc for therapy did I see a big difference in the level of treatment. Of course my P'doc not only learned her trade thru medical school and residency (8 years), she has done advanced training in psychoanalysis (4-5 years). I'm not saying the social workers are not good. I'm just saying that the more educated they are the better.

I hope this makes sense.