July 30, 2026. Arkansas has become the seventh state in the nation to begin issuing privileges under the Counseling Compact, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to professional counseling services across state lines.
Arkansas began issuing privileges on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:25 p.m. ET. With the upcoming issuance of privileges, eligible Licensed Professional Counselors will be able to practice in Arkansas using their compact privilege, reducing barriers to care and improving continuity of services for clients who live, work, or relocate across state boundaries. This step advances the Compact’s mission to increase access to high-quality counseling services while maintaining strong public protection standards.
Arkansas joins Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio as the seventh state to operationalize the Compact by issuing privileges. Additional member jurisdictions are actively working toward implementation, with more expected to begin issuing privileges in the coming months.
Counselors from Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio interested in practicing in Arkansas under the Compact, and Arkansas Counselors interested in practicing in Arizona, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio, can visit https://counselingcompact.gov for more information and the application link.
