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History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

History Is Made: Wyoming Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Wyoming is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

Pennsylvania Becomes 39th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Josh Shapiro signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

History Is Made: Indiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

Alexandria, Va. (June 8, 2026) — As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Indiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

Alexandria, Va. (June 2, 2026) — As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

History Is Made: Louisiana Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines

As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Louisiana is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

Ohio Becomes the 3rd State to Grant Counseling Compact Privileges

The 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.

Ability to Practice Across State Lines Now a Reality for Thousands of Professional Counselors

The American Counseling Association (ACA) today celebrates the launch of the long-awaited Counseling Compact, which allows licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines.

Nevada Becomes 38th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Joe Lombardo signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

Washington, D.C. Signs Interstate Counseling Compact Legislation

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Mayor Muriel Bowser signing Counseling Compact legislation for enactment in her city.

Rhode Island Becomes 37th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Daniel McKee signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

Minnesota Becomes 36th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Tim Walz signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

South Carolina Becomes 35th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Henry McMaster signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

Arizona Becomes 34th State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Katie Hobbs signing into law her state's Counseling Compact legislation.

South Dakota Becomes 33rd State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Kristi Noem signing into law her state's Counseling Compact legislation.

New Jersey Becomes 32nd State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines continues to move forward with Governor Phil Murphy signing into law his state's Counseling Compact legislation.

Wisconsin Becomes 31st State to Sign Interstate Counseling Compact into Law (CC)

The dream of many licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines took another step forward as Governor Tony Evers signed into law his state’s Counseling Compact legislation. 

An Update on the Brokamp Case

In 1976, Virginia became the first state to gain licensure for counselors; in 2009, California became the 50th. In the interim 33 years, counselors worked tirelessly across the country to convince state legislators ...

Professional Identity and the Counseling Compact

The Counseling Compact — an agreement among states to legislatively recognize other states’ counseling licenses — has generated a lot of excitement and momentum since December 2020 when the initial draft was finalized.