The state of Rhode Island has an interest in regulating the private practice of mental health counseling and marriage and family therapy in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare.
Statement of policy
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-1., under Chapter 5-63.2 Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-63.2-1.