Counseling Compact vs. State Licenses: Which Is Right for You?
Counseling Compact vs. State Licenses: Which Is Right for You? The Counseling Compact offers eligible professional counselors a way to practice across state lines without obtaining a separate full license in every participating state. But that does not automatically make the Compact the best choice for every counselor. If you are deciding between Counseling Compact […]
Georgia Therapist License Renewal: CE Broker Reporting Now Required
CE Broker: You Survived Georgia Renewal. Now Let’s Talk About What Happens Next. If you are a Georgia LPC, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, you probably heard plenty about CE Broker during the 2026 renewal cycle. And if you were trying to renew at the last minute, you may have discovered something that […]
LPC Continuing Education: What Really Matters for Licensure
Continuing Education, Professional Development & Industry Updates for LPCs Continuing education is one of those parts of licensure that looks straightforward on paper—complete your hours, renew your license, move on. But in actual practice, I’ve seen it function as something more important than that. It’s really the ongoing system that keeps you legally compliant, clinically […]
Therapist Ethics, Boundaries & Georgia LPC Licensure Risk Guide
Therapist Ethics, Boundaries & Licensure Risk for Counselors, Social Workers, and MFTs Ethics in counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy is not a separate category of practice—it is the structure holding practice together. Most therapists don’t receive board complaints because they intentionally harmed someone. More often, ethical problems develop gradually through unclear boundaries, […]
LPC Supervision, Training & Licensure Risk Guide
LPC Supervision, Training & Licensure Risk Guide LPC supervision is often described as a requirement for licensure, but in practice it functions as something more foundational than that. It is the structured process that shapes clinical judgment, professional identity, and long-term licensure stability. Training builds your skills. Supervision helps you apply them safely. Licensure then […]
International Teletherapy Laws Explained: State & Countries
INTRO Providing telemental health across state or international borders sounds simple at first, but it tends to get more complicated once you look at how jurisdiction actually works. Think of it like driving: the car stays the same, but the rules of the road change depending on where you are. In most cases, one principle […]
ACA Code of Ethics (2024) Explained Guide
ACA Code of Ethics Summary (2024) Quick overview: Key rules, risks, and practical guidance counselors actually need in daily practice. Free Resource Download: ACA Ethics Cheat Sheet (1-page summary) A quick reference designed to help counselors avoid common ethical mistakes and make clearer clinical decisions. High-risk ethics violations Documentation essentials Boundary mistake prevention Quick decision-making […]
Counseling Compact States (2026 Guide)
The Counseling Compact (2026): What LPCs Actually Need to Know The Counseling Compact is changing how licensed professional counselors (LPCs and equivalent licenses) practice across state lines. Instead of holding multiple full licenses, eligible clinicians can apply for a “privilege to practice” in participating states. As of 2026, the compact is active—but still uneven in […]