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The Counseling Compact Is Now in 38+ States. Here Is What That Actually Means for Your Practice.
The Counseling Compact, which allows licensed counselors to practice across state lines without going through a full re-licensure process, has now been enacted by 39 member jurisdictions. But enacted and operational are two different things. As of spring 2026, only four states are actually issuing practice privileges under the compact. Here is where things stand…
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College Counseling Centers Are at Capacity. The Numbers Make That Hard to Ignore.
A May 2026 report from Inside Higher Ed documents what counselors working in college and university settings already know firsthand: demand is outpacing what campus mental health programs can deliver. Roughly 80% of college counseling center leaders report staff-to-student ratios of 1 to 500 or higher. Nearly half report ratios of 1 to 1,000 or…
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Telehealth Licensing for Counselors Is Getting More Complicated Before It Gets Simpler
The promise of telehealth for counseling practice — see clients across state lines, expand your reach, practice from anywhere — runs directly into the reality of a still-fragmented licensure system. In 2026, several significant policy changes are reshaping how counselors can practice virtually across borders. Some of it is good news. Some of it is…