General Guide (All Licensures)
Practitioners holding an active D.C. license may provide teletherapy services to D.C. residents.
Audio-only teletherapy (i.e., telephonic) is not permitted. Teletherapy must include both interactive audio and visual components. Please see the following statement from the Department of Health Care Finance.
The District has also provided the following Telemedicine Guide.Â
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COVID NOTE: Temporary waivers for out-of-state health care providers are available until the public health emergency is lifted. See Administrative Order 2020-02. Â
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Psychology
Teletherapy included with license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.
Ψ PSYPACT State; click here to read more.
Social Work
Teletherapy included with D.C. license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.
Marriage & Family Therapy
Teletherapy included with D.C. license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.
Counseling
Teletherapy included with D.C. license. Must abide by all in-person care standards.