The short answer
The Counseling Compact lets a licensed professional counselor practice across state lines in member states without getting a separate license in each one. For clients, it means you can keep seeing your counselor by telehealth even if you move or travel to another compact state.
What it is
An agreement among participating states that grants a qualified counselor the privilege to practice in other member states. The counselor still follows the rules of the state where the client is located.
Why it helps clients
It keeps care steady for people who relocate, students who move for school, military families, and travelers who split the year between states. You do not have to start over with a new therapist because your address changed.
Take the first step
A Plus Community Counseling offers in-office therapy in Las Vegas and teletherapy across Nevada and Wyoming. Call (702) 943-0244 or request an appointment online.
Frequently asked questions
Which states are in the compact?
Membership has grown past 30 states and continues to expand. Check the current member list before assuming coverage.
Does it apply to every type of therapist?
It applies to licensed professional counselors. Other license types have their own separate compacts.
Can I start therapy in Nevada and continue after I move?
If your new state is a compact member and your counselor holds the privilege there, yes.
This page is general education, not medical advice. For a diagnosis or a plan built around your situation, talk with a licensed clinician.