LEP Information Regarding Telehealth

Notice to Licensees and Registrants Regarding Providing Psychotherapy or Counseling via Telehealth

Individuals who provide psychotherapy or counseling, either in person, by telephone, or over the Internet, to a client located in California, must be licensed in California. Licensure affords the Board authority to take action against a licensee engaged in unprofessional conduct.

Licensing requirements vary by state. If your client is travelling to another state and wishes to engage in psychotherapy or counseling via telehealth with you while he or she is away, you need to check with the state where your client will be to see if this is permitted.

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