Free Training + 1 Law and Ethics CE for Therapists

Crossing State Lines in Therapy: A Guide to Staying Legal & Ethical

Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

10am to 11am Pacific Time

Did you know that a client traveling out of state, or you traveling away from home could mean you can't legally see your client?

That means your license is at risk and your liability coverage may not apply.

How do you navigate the complexities of laws that haven't caught up with our online therapy world- when you just want to provide good therapy to your client?

In this training, Ben Caldwell will show you exactly what you need to provide care confidently - without sacrificing the trust and continuity your clients rely on.

This interactive workshop will simplify the complexities of practicing across state lines. You’ll learn about temporary practice carve-outs, interstate compacts, and crisis care, so you can make informed decisions when you or your clients are traveling.

By the end, you won’t just have knowledge - you’ll have a clear, step-by-step roadmap you can use immediately, giving you the confidence, clarity, and peace of mind to serve your clients ethically, effectively, and without hesitation, no matter where they are.

Meet Ben Caldwell, PsyD

Benjamin E. Caldwell, PsyD is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Adjunct Faculty for California State University Northridge. He is the author of Basics of California Law for LMFTs, LPCCs, and LCSWs, and lead author of AAMFT’s Best Practices in the Online Practice of Couple and Family Therapy.

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Is this event eligible for CEs?

Yes, this event is eligible for 1 Law and Ethics CE. Credit is provided through AspiraCE.com, whose board approvals include the NBCC and the APA. Please check with their website to make sure Aspira CE is approved for your particular state and license. 

What You'll Learn:

  • Key factors for safe, compliant care: Discover at least three critical considerations when providing telehealth to a client temporarily out of state.
  • Pathways to practice legally: Learn three ways to gain authorization to practice in another state, including temporary carve-outs and interstate compacts.
  • Decision-making framework: Use a practical decision tree to determine whether to continue care with a client who is traveling.
  • Crisis care strategies: Know how to assess and manage client safety when sessions occur across state lines.
  • Step-by-step action plan: Walk away with a clear checklist to implement immediately in your practice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I should watch?

This training is designed for licensed mental health professionals (LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCs, Psychologists) and private practice therapists who want clear, practical guidance for navigating therapy across state lines.

Whether you’re just starting out, growing your practice, or looking to feel confident and compliant while supporting clients who travel (or when you travel yourself) Ben breaks down exactly what you need to know to stay ethical, legal, and empowered in your practice.

Do I need to do any pre-work?

No, but if you want to come super prepared, check out our Free Trainings Library and go through 15+ hours of exclusive content to help you progress in your private practice journey.

What if I require accommodations?

zynnyme is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Whenever possible, closed captioning is provided and transcripts will be available. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs, such as ASL interpreting and alternative formats.

Please contact ops@zynnyme.com to request disability accommodations.

Is this event eligible for CEs?

Yes, this event is eligible for 1 CE.

After attending the event, visit AspiraCE.com and redeem your one-time ZM3FREECEU code for 3 free CEs. If you've used this code, you won't be able to redeem it again. Next, go to Course Listing (search for “zynnyme” or click here to access our courses) and navigate to the course.

From there, click “TAKE THE EXAM” to test what you learned from the training. There's no deadline for the completion of this CE exam.

Here's a great walkthrough: https://vimeo.com/575961159/1f2a0fb325

CE credit is provided through AspiraCE.com, whose board approvals include the NBCC and the APA. Please check with their website to make sure Aspira CE is approved for your particular state and license. 

To verify this, just use the “Find your state board CE requirements” tool at the top of their website.  Just select your state and profession and click the “Go” button.  There will be a question and answer displayed saying “Are Aspira CE Courses Accepted/Approved?” with a yes or no answer.  This Q&A will be specific to the state and profession selected. 

If you have more questions or would like to request additional approvals be added, you may send Aspira an email through their contact form.

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