North Central Ohio Counseling Association

North Central Ohio Counseling Association Welcome to the North Central Ohio Counseling Association!

“The mission of the North Central Ohio Counseling Association is to beneficently and creatively support the growth of our diverse, local counselors through professional development, networking, leadership, and advocacy.”

We are an organization of professional clinical counselors, career counselors, school counselors, and counselor educators and supervisors. Our goals are to provide a forum for collegiality among professionals and to advance the counseling profession in the State of Ohio.

ACA’s National Conference is coming to Columbus this year, and we feel like local legends! 🤩 NCOCA Leaders are showing u...
04/08/2026

ACA’s National Conference is coming to Columbus this year, and we feel like local legends! 🤩 NCOCA Leaders are showing up on the National stage. Join President-Elect Victoria Frazier on Saturday as she co-presents on the importance of play 🛝 and Student Liaison Shannon O’Mara for a poster presentation on Friday covering eating disorders.

What niche are you excited to learn more about? 🤔🧠

Thanks to YOU 🌟 our networking event was a resounding success! We were floored to have 30 counselors attend and network ...
03/27/2026

Thanks to YOU 🌟 our networking event was a resounding success! We were floored to have 30 counselors attend and network with us. Thank you for sharing snacks, stories, and listening as we shared what OCA has to offer you. 🧠 We are so thankful to get to explore the museum together and update our headshots with 📸 Your enthusiasm has invigorated us!

It’s almost here! Join us TOMORROW for our FREE Networking Event at  from 1-3pm 🧠 Swipe to see details from 📸 headshots ...
03/20/2026

It’s almost here! Join us TOMORROW for our FREE Networking Event at from 1-3pm 🧠 Swipe to see details from 📸 headshots to 🚗 parking. Open to all counselors — NCOCA members and non-members alike. We hope to see you there!

03/17/2026

🎉 Calling all counseling professionals! 🎉
Join Lauren Collins-Knight, President of NCOCA, for an exclusive Networking Event you won’t want to miss! 🤝✨
📅 Date: March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: National Museum of Psychology, Akron, OH 🧠🏛️
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
📸 Free professional headshots with – perfect for LinkedIn & beyond
🤝 Networking opportunities – meet fellow counselors & professionals
☕ Light refreshments – snacks & drinks to keep the energy up
🏛️ Tour of the National Museum of Psychology – explore psychology in a whole new way at
Whether you’re a member of NCOCA or just curious, this is your chance to connect, learn, and shine! ✨
Spaces are limited, so mark your calendar and come ready to network! 💬💼

Networking • Snacks • Headshots — Will we see you there? 🙂‍↕️ Let us know by filling out our RSVP form found in our link...
03/16/2026

Networking • Snacks • Headshots — Will we see you there? 🙂‍↕️ Let us know by filling out our RSVP form found in our link tree! PS: it’s FREE for members and non-members alike 🤝 Bring a friend, colleague, or some solo and connect with someone new. 🗓️ See you Saturday!

Join NCOCA for our “Night at the Museum” Networking Event! NCOCA is excited to host at the National Museum for the Histo...
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!

REGISTRATION LINK IN BIOIn an era marked by increasing polarization, sociopolitical unrest, and challenges to bodily aut...
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.

Final call for applications!!!North Central Ohio Counseling Association will be assisting eight NCOCA members to attend ...
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!

North Central Ohio Counseling Association will be assisting eight NCOCA members to attend OCA’s in-person Legislative Ad...
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!

Be super kind to yourself today✨
02/14/2025

Be super kind to yourself today✨

Only nine spots left!!!!
02/11/2025

Only nine spots left!!!!

The current NCOCA board, in an effort to add value for our members, has created an online directory on our website for i...
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!

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