August 29, 2026. Tennessee will become the ninth 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.
Tennessee will begin issuing privileges on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. With the upcoming issuance of privileges, eligible Licensed Professional Counselors will be able to practice in Tennessee 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.
Tennessee joins Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wyoming as the ninth 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, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wyoming interested in practicing in Tennessee under the Compact, and Tennessee Counselors interested in practicing in Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wyoming, can visit https://counselingcompact.gov for more information and the application link.