North Central Ohio Counseling Association

02/24/2026

Join NCOCA for our “Night at the Museum” Networking Event! NCOCA is excited to host at the National Museum for the History of Psychology right here in Akron, Ohio. Come explore exhibits and the history behind the profession with colleagues, network while enjoying light refreshments, and have the opportunity to update your professional headshot with Hardesty Photo and Film! Open to all counselors - NCOCA members and non-members alike. Bring a friend, colleague, or come solo and network with someone new. We hope to see you there!

10/16/2025

REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO

In an era marked by increasing polarization, sociopolitical unrest, and challenges to bodily autonomy, counseling professionals are called to respond with both ethical clarity and cultural responsiveness. Feminist counseling theory offers a powerful framework for understanding the interplay between personal distress and systemic oppression, while equipping clinicians with tools to promote empowerment, intersectional awareness, and advocacy in the therapy room and beyond.

This interactive workshop explores the core tenets of feminist counseling theory and how they can be applied to current events in the United States, including the rollback of reproductive rights, racial and gender-based violence, LGBTQ+ legislation, economic inequity, and political trauma. Participants will examine the relevance of feminist approaches to clinical work, discuss case examples, and explore strategies for integrating activism, reflexivity, and client empowerment into ethical and effective practice.

03/14/2025

Final call for applications!!!

North Central Ohio Counseling Association will be assisting eight NCOCA members to attend OCA’s in-person Legislative Advocacy Day on Tuesday April 8th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Awards will be distributed to eight qualified applicants to cover registration fees and up to $50 towards cost of travel (Four student members and four licensed members).
Applicants must be NCOCA members.
Applications are due Monday, March 17th and should be emailed to aray@nu.edu
Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by Friday March 21st.
If you plan on attending Legislative Advocacy Day, it is recommended that you register before the scholarships are announced due to limited space available for the event.
Recipients must provide proof of registration and travels costs in order for the scholarship to be released to them. The scholarship will not be sent until verification of the registration and travel costs have been received. Once verification is received, the applicants will be reimbursed the cost of attendance and travel.

Link for application in bio!

02/25/2025

North Central Ohio Counseling Association will be assisting eight NCOCA members to attend OCA’s in-person Legislative Advocacy Day on Tuesday April 8th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Awards will be distributed to eight qualified applicants to cover registration fees and up to $50 towards cost of travel (Four student members and four licensed members).
Applicants must be NCOCA members.
Applications are due Monday, March 17th and should be emailed to aray@nu.edu
Recipients of the scholarship will be notified by Friday March 21st.
If you plan on attending Legislative Advocacy Day, it is recommended that you register before the scholarships are announced due to limited space available for the event.
Recipients must provide proof of registration and travels costs in order for the scholarship to be released to them. The scholarship will not be sent until verification of the registration and travel costs have been received. Once verification is received, the applicants will be reimbursed the cost of attendance and travel.

Link for application in bio!

02/14/2025

Be super kind to yourself today✨

02/11/2025

Only nine spots left!!!!

02/11/2025

The current NCOCA board, in an effort to add value for our members, has created an online directory on our website for internship sites within the north central Ohio region. We are welcoming sites and supervisors to submit their information to be listed on the NCOCA website on our internship directory page.
You can submit your information at the link in our bio!

01/13/2025

Register on the events page!

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to north central Ohio counselors!

11/14/2024

As we approach the holiday seasons, may we invest in a little extra self care to support ourselves as both counselors and human beings.

11/01/2024

10/10/2024

To all our counselors, we hope you feel supported and loved this world mental health day.

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