counseling compact · New York · 2026
Counseling Compact in New York: counselor routes
No compact route · verified September 19, 2026
Not yet — New York has no live Counseling Compact privilege in this ruleset.
- Full state license
- $500-$1,500
New York is not in the enacted-member list and is not issuing Counseling Compact privileges in this ruleset. Only Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Wyoming are modeled as live. To see patients in New York today, use a telehealth-only registration (where offered) or a full New York counseling license.
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Last verified September 19, 2026. Informational only — state boards and compact commissions control eligibility, timing, fees, and scope.
Working routes into New York
Full state license
$500-$1,500Board-specific eligibility and issuance are required. This is a planning fallback when no modeled compact privilege or telehealth registration covers the state; confirm requirements and fees before filing.
Timeline: Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
New York Counseling Compact FAQ
Can I get a Counseling Compact privilege for New York?
Not today in this ruleset. New York is not in the enacted-member list and is not issuing Counseling Compact privileges in this ruleset. Live privilege issuance is modeled only for Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Ohio, Tennessee, Wyoming.
How can a counselor practice into New York instead?
Through a full New York counseling license ($500-$1,500), unless New York adds a telehealth registration or goes live in the compact.
How long does a full New York license take?
Commonly 8-16+ weeks depending on state board, background checks, transcripts, and verifications.
Sources
Ruleset last verified July 23, 2026.
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Demo scope: LPC / LPCC / LMHC · Home: California · Patient states: New York. Use “Rank routes” above to see the current example. A checklist or route table does not determine professional eligibility.