169. Understanding the Counseling Compact with Dr. Lynn Linde

Ever feel stuck because your license limits where you can work? The Counseling Compact is changing the game for therapists who want more freedom to practice across state lines. In this episode of The Traveling Therapist Podcast, I chat with Dr. Lynn Linde, Chief of Professional Practice for the American Counseling Association, who’s been leading the charge on this groundbreaking initiative.

Dr. Linde walks us through what the Counseling Compact is, how it started, and what it means for those of us who want to serve clients no matter where they are—or where we are! She also shares where the compact currently stands, how states are joining, and what steps you can take to get involved.

In This Episode, We Explore…

• Why the Counseling Compact is a big deal for licensed therapists
• How state licensure reciprocity works (and doesn’t work)
• What a “privilege to practice” really means
• Who qualifies for the compact—and what legacy licenses are
• What to expect when the compact goes live and how to prepare

Connect with Lynn:
Website - https://counselingcompact.gov & https://compactconnect.org

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Connect with me:

• Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym
• The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/
• The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers:
  www.thetravelingtherapist.com

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