American Counseling Association

American Counseling Association ACA is the world's largest nonprofit association representing professional counselors in various practice settings. There are 20 chartered divisions within ACA.

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession. These divisions provide leadership, resources and information unique to specialized areas and/or principles of counseling. ACA also has 56 chartered branches in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Each spring, ACA holds its annual Conference & Expo offering counseling professionals an opportunity to earn 30+ CEs through a combination of education sessions (typically more than 400 to choose from), and Pre-conference Learning Institutes. Highlights include engaging keynote speakers; an onsite Career Center; the Grad Students & New Professionals Only Series; and the National Awards Ceremony. Click here to learn more: https://www.counseling.org/conference/

To learn more about all ACA membership offerings, click here: https://www.counseling.org/membership/join-reinstate

The American Counseling Association Foundation (ACAF) supports the counseling profession by helping to fund career-building essay competitions for students, grants for counselors in need, national awards for unsung heroes scholarships, and more. Donations are tax-deductible. Learn more here: https://www.counseling.org/about-us/aca-foundation

At the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo, hear from leading experts as they address relevant topics in the field, including tec...
03/30/2026

At the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo, hear from leading experts as they address relevant topics in the field, including technology in counseling, advocacy, ethics, the Counseling Compact and more. Join us April 9-11, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio, for the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors!

Register today: https://conference.counseling.org/

Developing a strong relationship between a counselor and client is a crucial part of the counseling process. Just like i...
03/30/2026

Developing a strong relationship between a counselor and client is a crucial part of the counseling process. Just like in any other relationship, not every pairing is the right fit, and recognizing that is a sign of self-awareness, not failure.

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Earlier this week, ACA President-Elect Victoria E. Kress gave the opening keynote address at the Ohio Counseling Associa...
03/27/2026

Earlier this week, ACA President-Elect Victoria E. Kress gave the opening keynote address at the Ohio Counseling Association’s Legislative Advocacy Day.

ACA is proud to support OCA and all our branches in fostering the growth of both counselors and the profession!

TWO WEEKS AWAY: Get ready to be energized and inspired while connecting with leading experts and peers from around the c...
03/27/2026

TWO WEEKS AWAY: Get ready to be energized and inspired while connecting with leading experts and peers from around the country at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo!

Register today: https://conference.counseling.org/

Get ready to be energized and inspired while connecting with leading experts and peers from around the country at the 2026 ACA Conference & Expo.Mark your ca...

ACA books support your education, research and practice needs across the full spectrum of the counseling profession. "St...
03/27/2026

ACA books support your education, research and practice needs across the full spectrum of the counseling profession. "Structuring the Group Experience: A Guide to the Design and Leadership of Psychoeducational Groups" is a resource for everyone from students looking for hands-on guidance to practitioners wanting to sharpen their skillset.

An all-encompassing guide for designing and executing your own psychoeducational groups, this book is as practical as it is thorough. From introducing the group dynamic, to creating curricula that utilizes well-conceived content and activities, it offers a step-by-step guide for developing a group that fosters the knowledge and skills necessary for client growth and development.

Order today: https://bit.ly/472nX2a

Congress has introduced the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act—legislation ACA proudly endorses. It would inc...
03/26/2026

Congress has introduced the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act—legislation ACA proudly endorses. It would increase Medicare reimbursement rates for licensed Professional Counselors, helping expand access to care and strengthen the mental health workforce.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dKEFai

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Chris C***s (D-Del.) introduced bipartisan legislation to support mental health providers and strengthen access to mental health care services. The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act would increase Medicare reimbursement...

: The full collection of ACA Practice Briefs is available on Counseling Nexus—ACA's new digital publishing platform! Pr...
03/26/2026

: The full collection of ACA Practice Briefs is available on Counseling Nexus—ACA's new digital publishing platform! Practice Briefs are written by experts in the field and provide concise, research-based summaries of best practices, evidence-based approaches, and current findings.

Check out the full collection here: https://bit.ly/40zBuKY

The call for applications is now open for the newly established ACA Publications' Books Editorial Board! Members of the ...
03/25/2026

The call for applications is now open for the newly established ACA Publications' Books Editorial Board! Members of the board work collaboratively with the Director of Publications and Acquisitions Editor to review book proposals, assist with author recruitment and more! To apply please submit a cover letter and current CV by May 1, 2026.

More info: https://bit.ly/3Pj4gNw

03/25/2026

: The Tennessee General Assembly is considering SB 2227/HB 2539 which would consolidate the LPC/MFT licensure board und...
03/24/2026

: The Tennessee General Assembly is considering SB 2227/HB 2539 which would consolidate the LPC/MFT licensure board under the Department of Health. The Tennessee Counseling Association held their day on the hill last week and is leading the charge on trying to get the LPC/MFT board removed from the bill.

We are monitoring this issue as both House and Senate committees meet today to address the bill, and we are hopeful for good news. Stay tuned for more updates.

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