“…Therefore, in conjunction with this new paper, we have invited a commentary about the intersection of genetic counseling and psychotherapy (Redlinger-Grosse 2016). In response, Biesecker et al have replied regarding their contention that genetic counseling is a form of psychotherapy (Biesecker et al 2016a). They argue there is an historical precedent for considering genetic counseling to be psychotherapeutic, that there are overlapping theories, goals, skills, and research evidence, when available.…”