June 4, 2026. Indiana will become the sixth state in the nation to begin issuing privileges under the Counseling Compact, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to professional counseling services across state lines. Indiana will begin issuing privileges on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. With the upcoming issuance of privileges, eligible […]
June 2, 2026, 10:30 a.m. ET. Georgia has become the fifth state in the nation to begin issuing privileges under the Counseling Compact, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to professional counseling services across state lines. With the issuance of privileges now underway, eligible Licensed Professional Counselors can practice in Georgia using their compact […]
April 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET. Louisiana has become the fourth state in the nation to begin issuing privileges under the Counseling Compact, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to professional counseling services across state lines. With the issuance of privileges now underway, eligible Licensed Professional Counselors can practice in Louisiana using their compact […]
The Counseling Compact began issuing privileges for the state of Ohio on January 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. ET. Ohio becomes the third state to complete the technical and regulatory steps necessary for implementation, including secure data sharing and system testing. With Ohio launching, only: Across the country, 36 additional jurisdictions are actively completing the […]
The Counseling Compact is live for licensees in Arizona and Minnesota, marking a major milestone in improving access to licensed professional counseling services across state lines. Arizona and Minnesota are the first two states to complete the technical and regulatory steps necessary for implementation, including secure data sharing and system testing. Currently, only: Licensees in […]
The Counseling Compact will officially go live on September 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET in Arizona and Minnesota, marking a major milestone in improving access to licensed professional counseling services across state lines. Arizona and Minnesota are the first two states to complete the technical and regulatory steps necessary for implementation, including secure data […]
On June 10, 2025, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed AB163, making Nevada a Compact Member State. The law takes effect January 1, 2026. Nevada will join the other 38 member jurisdictions to allow Licensed Professional Counselors the ability to seek the privilege to practice in the other Compact Member States. The Compact also strengthens public […]
Following a successful annual business meeting, we’re thrilled to announce the results of our recent electronic elections! Stepping into the role of Chair is Kim Speakman, who previously served as Treasurer. Tobi Zavala will take on the role of Secretary, while Dr. Denauvo Robinson and Carol Staben Burroughs will serve as our new Members at […]
Delegates, staff, legal counsel, and the public gathered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and were joined online by others during the February 12, 2025, Annual Business Meeting of the Counseling Compact Commission. The agenda consisted of reports from the various committees, approval of the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2024, and review and approval of […]
B25-0287 has become law in Washington, D.C. The nation’s capital joins 37 states that have previously ratified the Counseling Compact, allowing professional counselors licensed and residing in a Compact member state to practice in other member states without the need for multiple licenses. Online applications for privileges are anticipated to open in late summer or […]