Can I do online therapy across state lines?
Generally, you can provide therapy if you are licensed in the state in which your client is currently in. Again, this varies by state and by professional organization, but this is the most common answer.
The best way to get the answer for YOUR situation is to email the state licensing boards in both the state in which you are licensed in AND the state in which the potential client is currently in and inquire if what you want to do is permitted.
If not, inquire about the process to receive a temporary license. In many states, it is an easy process. Often this will allow you to see a therapy client for some set number of days, non-consecutively which usually means you can see your client for that number of sessions. It’s important that you contact the regulatory bodies directly as each state and professional body have different regulations.
Can I see people in other countries?
This depends. You’ll want to check at least four things.
The regulatory bodies of that country
Your liability insurance
Your professional body’s ethics code regarding telehealth and cultural competency
Your licensing body
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