Therapists are waiting months to begin practicing in WA

Becoming a mental health professional can take years of training and education.

The licensing process is supposed to be quick. though.

But lately, it’s been taking months instead of a few weeks.

Hannah Furfaro from the Seattle Times dives into how this affects future mental health care workers and patients seeking care.

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