They definitely have a problem with it. I've been reading a bunch of threads on it. They view MSW as a social work degree, and people wanting to become therapists should consider getting a different degree. But the reality is that a high proportion of therapists (at least 30-40%) have MSWs. They also believe that a MSW does not give you enough direct education to know what you are doing in therapy, which is true. But then again, a psychology PhD is supposed to be ultimate degree for therapists, and while well-versed in the theory and underlying research, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't know much about the actual practicing of therapy either, unless it is a very clinically-focused PhD. Like most fields, there is some learning on the job that is required. And yes that is scary because you are dealing with the mental health of others, but you have to learn somehow. It seems sensical to me, to charge less, avoid patients with severe disorders, and try to help people with garden variety issues in the beginning, to ease your way in with lower risks. And then reading as much as you can on your own.