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Ohio Becomes the 3rd State to Grant Counseling Compact PrivilegesJan 5, 2026|3 min readThe American Counseling Association (ACA) is thrilled to announce that Ohio is the latest state to begin granting privileges under the Counseling Compact, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to mental health care.
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Affordable Care Act Marketplace SubsidiesDec 18, 2025|3 min readAs of Dec. 17, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace subsidies have not been extended.Despite weeks long debate and several proposed bills, Congress has failed to pass legislation that would extend subsidies for the ACA Marketplace.
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SUPPORT Act Reauthorization Becomes LawDec 10, 2025|2 min read
The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (SUPPORT Act) was signed into law on December 1, 2025. The legislation reauthorizes and updates FY2026–FY2030 funding for a range of grant programs.
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Perspective: Tennessee Takes Important Step in mental Health Services
Published September 25, 2026 on Chattanooga Times Free Press
Tennessee took an important step by beginning to issue interstate practice privileges through the Counseling Compact. Read this op-ed by Lynn Linde, ACA’s chief of professional practice, and Guila Todd, ACA’s director of government affairs and public policy. Read the Full Article
Arkansas Joins Interstate Counseling Compact, Expanding Access to Care
Published August 5, 2026 | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Licensed professional counselors in Arkansas are now able to seek the privilege to practice in other states through the Counseling Compact. ACA’s Chief of Professional Practice, Lynn Linde, explains the importance of the compact for counselors. Read the Full Article *Subscription required to view.
‘Huge disservice’: Massachusetts Lags in Allowing Therapists to Treat Out-of-State Patients
Published August 1, 2026 | Boston Globe
States can remove a provider’s privilege to practice within their own jurisdiction, but only the state issuing a full license can revoke it, said Lynn Linde, chief of professional practice at the American Counseling Association. "We want to ensure that the public is getting services from qualified individuals who are qualified to provide them," said Linde. Read the Full Article *Subscription required to view.
Access to Therapy is About to Get Easier for Pennsylvania Residents Who Travel Out of State
Published July 11, 2026 | The Philadelphia Enquirer
Licensed professional counselors in Pennsylvania are now able to seek the privilege to practice in other states through the Counseling Compact. Read the Full Article *Subscription required to view.
When It Feels Like Your Family Is Making Your Depression Worse
Published April, 2026 on WebMD
Criticism from family members on the care of loved ones with depression can worsen a care giver’s own depression. ACA President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members. Read the Full Article
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