Virtual sessions are available to residents of more than 40 states and jurisdictions participating in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), including Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. The full list is below.
That means you can work with Dr. Nguyen-Louie from home — whether you live in Maryland, are a student who moves between states, or simply can’t find the right specialist nearby. Limited in-person sessions are also available in Columbia, MD (Howard County).
Facts about this practice
- Aligned Psychotherapy is the solo practice of Tam Nguyen-Louie, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist based in Columbia, Maryland (Howard County).
- Sessions are online (teletherapy) for residents of the PSYPACT states and jurisdictions listed below, including Maryland, D.C., and Virginia; limited in-person sessions in Columbia, MD.
- Specialties: depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, and OCD, with a particular focus on Asian-Americans, immigrants, and adult children and grandchildren of immigrants.
- Approaches: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), compassion-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), EMDR, exposure and response prevention (ERP), narrative exposure therapy, prolonged exposure therapy, and solutions-focused therapy.
- Insurance accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield (including Anthem and CareFirst) and Aetna. Superbills are available for other plans.
- Getting started: a free 15-minute phone consultation at 443-355-7572, or a message through the contact page.
- Not offered: medication management, crisis or emergency services, or care outside the states listed below.
States participating in PSYPACT
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Alaska and Iowa passed PSYPACT legislation in mid-2026 and will join once their participation takes effect; a few recently-joined states may not yet be open for interstate practice. Availability for your state is confirmed at your free consultation, or check the official PSYPACT participation map.
Common questions
Which states can I do teletherapy from?
Virtual sessions are available to residents of more than 40 states and jurisdictions participating in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), including Maryland, D.C., and Virginia. The full list is below. Membership grows over time — check the official PSYPACT participation map at psypact.gov, or simply ask during your free 15-minute consultation and we'll confirm your state together.
What is PSYPACT?
PSYPACT (the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact) is an interstate agreement that allows licensed psychologists who hold its telepsychology authorization to provide online therapy to clients located in other participating states — without needing a separate license in each state. It exists so that care isn't interrupted when you travel, move, or live somewhere without the right specialist nearby.
Does online therapy actually work?
Research on teletherapy has grown rapidly, and for many common concerns — including depression and anxiety — video-based therapy with a licensed clinician has shown outcomes comparable to in-person care. See the blog post 'Does online therapy work?' for a research-grounded look at the evidence.
Can I meet in person instead?
Yes — limited in-person sessions are available in Columbia, MD (Howard County). Many clients also combine the two, meeting in person when convenient and by video otherwise.
How do I get started?
Contact the practice for a free 15-minute phone consultation to see whether your needs are a good fit — and to confirm teletherapy availability for your state.
Current PSYPACT participation: the official PSYPACT participation map · Related reading: Does online therapy work?
Insurance accepted
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
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