HELP PRESERVE ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS CARE

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#806

LMFTs, play a vital role in serving the community's mental health needs. They have also completed academic and clinical internships that prepare them for the clinical work including diagnosis and treatment planning. Equality and inclusivity is imperative to support the services to all communities.

Nieema Alford (Bronx, 2021-02-04)

#807

I have taken classes in diagnosis and psychopathology. Also, diagnosis is part of our treatment plans and I am being trained in it so, I request you to expand the scope of my practice.

Tamar Romano (Bronx, 2021-02-04)

#813

This is an unconscionable bill. This bill further contributes to the already existing dearth of mental health providers available to the public. This bill sets up even more road blocks for hurting people to get the help they so desperately need. This bill does not serve better mental health; it harms mental health services.

Theressa McMorris (Fayetteville NY, 2021-02-04)

#815

Marriage and Family therapists are excellent clinicians and are fully capable of assessment and daignosis!

Cassandra Glantz (Bronx, 2021-02-04)

#819

I'm signing because I will be a future LMHC.

Shanethea Kinlaw (Yonkers, 2021-02-04)

#822

I have taken classes in diagnosis and psychopathology. Diagnosis is part of our treatment plans and I am being trained in it so, I request you to expand the scope of my practice.

John Mcgovern (Bronx, 2021-02-04)

#827

I'm signing because I've completed my MFT degree and was taught to diagnose clients in order to help them get the treatment they deserve. Clients should not have to suffer because of this issue.

Laura Cabrera (Yonkers, 2021-02-04)

#834

Everyone was born equal and are entitled to the same opportunities like everyone else. Equality and equity goes together.

Marguerita Johnson (Lake Peekskill, 2021-02-04)

#837

I am a mental health counselor working in a OMH clinic . I see and experience the positive impact that an LMFT does in the mental health of families, especially minorities. Addressing family dynamics as a whole, is must needed nowadays more that ever before. I have taken classes in diagnosis and an extreme focus in psychopathology. We were taught diagnosis in our Master program focusing and paying attention on symptoms. Therefore we need to be allowed to do our job.

YOHANA PLESTER (Lynbrook, 2021-02-04)

#842

I’m signing because I’m here to make a difference.

Petulah Clarke (Bronx, 2021-02-04)

#844

I am signing this because I am a student, on my way to become a CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR.

Witness J Bazar (Hudson, 2021-02-05)

#849

We need to make it easier for people to get the help they need. Trained therapists who see clients/patients weekly are capable and they know them best and can diagnose more aptly than psychiatrists who see clients for 15 minutes.

Emily Nisco-Frank (Dewitt, 2021-02-05)

#850

LMFTs are trained in psychopathology and with an education geared towards having the tools to to make diagnostic assessments. There is NO REASON why they should not be permitted to do so. Not only will the practitioners suffer but so will the patients.

Jesse Wildman Foster (New York, 2021-02-05)

#856

I am a psychiatric registered nurse and I have seen how dwindling mental health services have damaged our communities.

Maxwell Sorett (New York, 2021-02-05)

#858

My loved one has a mental illness and it has left so many of his life dreams behind. Stigma and self confidence effected this even though he was a graduate of Valley Forge Military Academy in 1996 with the President's Award. One out of 8 cadets in the academy. He graduated the same year as Wes Moore.
Thank you President Biden for your support of our loved one's. I'm so happy you are leading our country!!

PATRICIA FOSTER (East Amherst, 2021-02-05)

#860

I have taken classes in diagnosis and psychopathology. Diagnosis is part of our treatment plans and I am been trained in it so, I request you to expand the scope of my practice.

Shanique Merritt (New York, 2021-02-05)

#861

I am a LMFT and I want to preserve my ability to do my job.

Lastenia Francis (Bronx, 2021-02-05)

#862

I have taken classes in diagnosis and psychopathology, and I'm learning the skill of diagnosing at my current job, where I am a permit holder and working towards my licensure. Diagnosis is part of our treatment plans, and I am being trained in it so, I request you to expand the scope of my practice.

Megan Hernandez (NY, 2021-02-05)

#865

I am a graduate student studying MHC, and worried that this will effect me in the future, once I graduate in May 2021..

Tamaiiko Singleton (Brooklyn, 2021-02-05)

#866

I will be a mental health counselor in the future and this is highly important

Ephraima Barima (NYC, 2021-02-05)

#874

I'm a LMHC and CASAC who currently works under OASAS

Jessica Murphy (Bronx, 2021-02-05)

#878

Mental Health care needs to be accessible.

D'Anna Keinan (New York, 2021-02-05)

#880

We deserve access & the individuals in these organizations needs diagnoses to get treatment. LMHC

Carey Alyssa (South Glens Falls, 2021-02-05)

#886

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Florence Soulama (East Elmhurst, 2021-02-05)

#898

Because LMHC deserve the right to diagnose. We deal with different crisis on a everyday basis and also encounter individuals that don’t know what is wrong with them. We as counselors/therapists give our clients techniques to become emotionally involved with themselves and move forward towards a goal. If we have our own practices we should still diagnose !

Tiona Hopkins (Bronx, 2021-02-05)

#900

The continues needs of individuals and families who receive services for mental health and addition must continue

Brenda Wilkin (Mamaroneck, 2021-02-05)

#901

As a former community based provider, this is CRUCIAL for the communities being served. By limiting providers capabilities you are in turn limiting the providers ability to best serve, diagnose, and treat these families.

Katelyn Angelo (Baldwin, 2021-02-05)

#903

Consumers must continue to have their health insurance cover ALL Licensed Mental Health Professionals. We are qualified to diagnose in the area of mental health.

Kate Kelsen (Marcellus, 2021-02-05)

#905

Diagnosis comes along with the job. It should be allowed for them to diagnose their patients.

Kristen Nevins (Ossining, 2021-02-06)

#907

I’m signing because as a soon to be LMHC, I feel I have the knowledge and education to be able to diagnose. At the end of the day, this will better serve the clients and population. With not being able to diagnose, there will be a shortage in jobs and professionals who are able to diagnose, as many have their LMHC. Thank you!

Sierra Devlin (Schoharie, 2021-02-06)

#908

We need to preserve access to high quality mental health services.

Lauren Ford (Albany, 2021-02-06)

#910

I am a LMFT

Gina Baudille (Northport, 2021-02-06)

#913

I am an LMHC and strongly believe based on the education and experience required to gain our license that diagnosis is a key role of our profession. Without the ability to form an accurate diagnosis you can not pass the state licensing exam! Why are we expected to have these skills to enter the feild then denied the ability to use them?

Amber Sarubbi (Rochester, 2021-02-06)

#915

I’m signing because it is essential for all mental health disciplines to be able to diagnose in order to provide beneficial services. All Licensed Mental Health providers receive the same training and education to be able to provide an informed diagnosis for clients of all populations and presenting struggles.

Natasha Ramroop Walker (Syracuse, 2021-02-06)

#920

I am a mental health counseling student and this is important to me!

Loni Babcock (New Hartford, 2021-02-06)

#921

I’m signing to preserve the right and duties of my profession!

Josette Terry (Cortlandt Manor, 2021-02-06)

#928

I'm signing because I'm a LMHC with 6+ years of experience. We have so much to offer in the field of mental health with extensive training in diagnosis.

Raymond Blanchard (Glen Head, 2021-02-06)

#933

I will be a licensed LMHC soon in NYS.

Letrice Titus (Fayetteville, 2021-02-06)

#934

I am signing because I want to support Doctors to diagnose patients.

Dario Bonilla (Brooklyn, 2021-02-06)

#935

I am in total agreement the law needs to change

Paulina C-Richards (Arverne, 2021-02-06)

#937

I’m signing because of fairness and it’s about time fairness is given to MFT and MHC.

Noris DeJesus-Petrone (Hopewell Junction, 2021-02-06)

#941

I need the support for the Open doors clubhouse.

Marcine Williams (Bronx Ny, 2021-02-06)

#946

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with patients that seek mental health and the impact on their relationships and vice versa. My patients need to be diagnosed for insurance reimbursement and easier access to services.

Cari Sans (New Hartford, 2021-02-06)

#947

Due to the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic and other related social issues, cutting off permission of newly-licensed practitioners to diagnose patients in licensed behavioral health agencies will create a backlog in assessing new patients and add significant stress to clinical staff. This will lead to limitation of service access to clientele that strongly need it .

Gary Weiner (Bronxville, 2021-02-06)

#951

I am a Mental Health Professional. Limiting clients suffering with mental health struggles who cannot afford services outside insurance, specifically managed by medicaid/medicare would cause more damage than help. Limiting true help that people can access will cause more needed mental health services in the long run.

Trisina Robinson (Mount Vernon, 2021-02-06)

#953

This is wrong. This is harmful. We need to help people and we are professionals.

Karin Earle (Syracuse, 2021-02-06)

#956

We need parity among all mental health professionals and to maintain the right to practice the full scope of our training and expertise.

Patricia Jensen (East Meadow, 2021-02-06)

#959

I am signing because diagnosing is an integral part of the Marriage and Family Therapy field. We undergo extensive hands on training during internship placements that require a strong foundation on diagnosis and treatment. Leaving out LMFT practitioners from this integral aspect of the therapeutic arena renders us limited in performing our craft as LMFT.

Norma Melendez (New Windsor, 2021-02-06)

#962

As an MFT working on gaining all the experience I can & getting ready for the licensure exam, it is absolutely important to stand our ground and show our ability to provide what our clients need and helping them is top priority.

Gianny Gomez (Brooklyn, NY, 2021-02-06)

#967

I’m signing bc I am an LMFT and only I went through my educational process that is in jeopardy of being invalidated.

Deena Sapp (Watertown, 2021-02-06)

#974

I am a senior and my niece thinks I should sign this and I trust her judgement

Timothy Smith (Portland, 2021-02-06)

#982

I believe MFT, practice is valid and requires as much education, training and supervision as other aligned fields. People who receive medicare and Medicaid should not be discriminated against by only being funded for other similar and in some case inappropriate care
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kathleen Dwyer (Long Beach, 2021-02-06)

#989

This makes no sense to me and I wonder where this initiative is coming from.

Barbara Fillips (Utica, 2021-02-06)



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