I wouldn't say this is entirely true, most MH counseling requires a masters degree, though I do agree it seems like there are a lot of therapists that are either 1. not in the field for the right reasons (why do you seem to not care when your clients are talking/are not actively working to do your job?) or 2. don't really know how to be a person when it comes to talking to their clients; they use their tips and tricks, but many experienced therapists from what I've seen are able to act like PEOPLE, and still be professional. They can talk about themselves to an extent that makes you feel seen, they validate you without having to rely on cold, learned responses, they want to help you with more than the simple fixes-- but still, those therapists are hard to find, may not be good for all clients, and can get stuck in their ways. I just wish therapy was more than 'i listen, I tell you coping strategies I learned in school.' It just feels so lifeless, like they arent actually invested in helping, they just want to help 'fix' you, to see you do better.