Teletherapy Guide for South Carolina

General Information -
All Licensures

Practitioners holding an active South Carolina license may provide teletherapy services to South Carolina residents.

Psychology Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards. See Board of Psychology Statement on Teletherapy. The Board also has incorporated APA Code of Ethics regarding telepsychology and references APA Guidelines for the Practice of Telepsychology as a reference for practitioners.

PSYPACT Information

Ψ PSYPACT State; click here to read more. (South Carolina has legislation that is currently pending)

Social Work Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards. With the end of the South Carolina State of Emergency on June 7, 2021 the Board of Social Work has encouraged all out of state telehealth providers to either become licensed in the state or make plans to transfer the client care to a licensed South Carolina provider. See Board of Social Workers Website for updated information.

MFT Information

Teletherapy is included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.  With the end of the South Carolina State of Emergency on June 7, 2021 the Board of Social Work has encouraged all out of state telehealth providers to either become licensed in the state or make plans to transfer the client care to a licensed South Carolina provider. See Board of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists for updated information and COVID information.

Counseling Information

Teletherapy included with a state license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.  See Board of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists for updated information on teletherapy practices and COVID information.

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