Telehealth for LCSWs
Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in other states by telehealth?
With a Virginia license, clinical social workers can add 7 states by telehealth without a new full license. You need permission in the state where your client is during the session.
Social Work Licensure Compact: not issuing yet. Status as of 2026-10-05.
| Client's state | Answer |
|---|---|
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Alabama by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Alaska by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Arizona by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, fee $250 (proposed). Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Arkansas by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in California by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Colorado by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, fee not published. Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Connecticut by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Delaware by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in District of Columbia by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Florida by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, no fee. Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Georgia by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Hawaii by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Idaho by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, fee $35. Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Illinois by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Indiana by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Iowa by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Kansas by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Kentucky by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Louisiana by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Maine by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Maryland by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Massachusetts by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Michigan by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Minnesota by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Mississippi by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Missouri by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Montana by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Nebraska by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Nevada by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in New Hampshire by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in New Jersey by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in New Mexico by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in New York by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in North Carolina by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in North Dakota by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Ohio by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Oklahoma by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Oregon by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Pennsylvania by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Rhode Island by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in South Carolina by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, fee $10. Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in South Dakota by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Tennessee by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Texas by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Utah by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Vermont by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration. Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Washington by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in West Virginia by telehealth? | Yes. Telehealth registration, fee $75 (not confirmed). Board page |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Wisconsin by telehealth? | Not yet. Both states joined the Social Work Licensure Compact, which is not open between them yet. |
| Can a Virginia LCSW see clients in Wyoming by telehealth? | No shortcut found. A full license by endorsement is the route. |
From board sources, statutes and the compact commissions, last compiled 2026-10-05. Not yet verified. Check with the board before you see a client in another state. General information, not legal advice.
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