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Old Jul 28, 2013, 06:59 PM
Syra Syra is offline
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Originally Posted by Favorite Jeans View Post
Depends on your jurisdiction. In mine, I believe that "therapist" and "psychotherapist" are not regulated so anyone can call themselves that. Kind of like "psychic" or "consultant." If they belong to a regulated profession you can report them to their regulatory body. If they do not belong to a professional association and are using an unregulated title they may not require a license to practice. It's ethically bankrupt but totally legal.
What happens to them if reported - I should have added that licensing is required in the state.