Thank you for your intelligent response! I was a therapist for many years. I went into the field because of my own issues and had found some answers so I went back to school to get my master's degree so I could help others. I believe I did help alot of people, at least they told me I did. In my experience, most people really don't understand what therapists do, what their responsibilities are or what we're like. Lots of people think we're crazier than most folks. I would say that is not at all true. I knew a number of very fine individuals who worked in the field and were effective with their clients. It is difficult for alot of people to understand how being raped as a child, for instance, effects your life as an adult in so many ways that many, if not most folks can't even grasp the seriousness of the situation. Sounds like your daughter is coming from a good place and sincerely wants to help others. That is a very good thing! I hope she does well and doesn't have to put up with the idiocy that was inflicted on the poor student who wrote this letter, above. Lastly, kudos to you for raising a child who grew up to have empathy for others and who now wants to help others - you must have done something right!