Counseling Compact
Pursuant to Public Act 23-195, Connecticut joined the Counseling Compact.
The Counseling Compact is a legislative agreement among participating states which allows counselors to practice across state lines either in person or via telehealth. It is a mutual recognition model, which means that every participating state agrees to recognize the license of all eligible counselors from every other member state and allow them a privilege to practice in that state. Everything is tied to the counselor’s home state and they must have a valid, unencumbered license from the state where they legally reside.
Applications for Counseling Compact privileges to practice are expected to open in late 2024 or early 2025.
The Counseling Compact is in its rulemaking process and is accepting public comment on its draft rules for legacy licensing and background checks.
Please visit this link for more information and to provide comments by the deadline of August 11, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.