Teletherapy Guide for Arkansas

General Information -
All Licensures

Practitioners holding an active Arkansas state license may provide teletherapy services to Arkansas residents. All providers must be in compliance with federal laws as well as the Arkansas Telemedicine Act. Providers must establish a relationship with patient in-person before providing teletherapy servicesThe rule that telemedicine must be conducted from a clinic was revoked in 2017. See Act 203.

Psychology Information

Statement of Intent(SOI) should be updated to reflect teletherapy practice. For additional details see:   See the Arkansas Psychology Board Rules (Page 58)

PSYPACT Information

Ψ PSYPACT State: click here to read more.  AR HB 1760 (Enacted 4/25/2021; Effective (11/18/2021)

Social Work Information

Teletherapy included with state license. For additional details see Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board Rules (page 23).

MFT Information

Statement of Intent (SOI) should be updated to reflect teletherapy practice. For additional details see Rules and Regulations for Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy (page 40).

Counseling Information

Statement of Intent(SOI) should be updated to reflect teletherapy practice. For additional details see:  Rules and Regulations for Counseling and Marriage & Family Therapy(page 40).

Counseling Compact State

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