Licensed Professional Counselor Association - LPCA of Georgia

11/27/2025

11/24/2025

📣 Newsletter Submissions Needed!
The Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia is seeking article submissions for the January 2026 issue of The LPC Connection!

Have something to share? We’d love to feature:
✨ Insights from workshops or trainings
✨ Counseling experiences or professional reflections
✨ Updates from your LPCA District
✨ Community or legislative events (photos encouraged!)
✨ Academic or specialty-area topics

Bring your voice—and invite your colleagues too! This is YOUR newsletter.

🗓 Submission Deadline: December 1, 2026
📩 Email submissions to Newsletter Editor, Dory Adams, at dadams0454@aol.com

Miss the deadline? No worries—submissions roll into the next quarterly issue.

11/20/2025

🎓✨ Join LPCA’s Student, Recent Grad & APC Conference!
December 13–14 • Virtual • Up to 12 CE Hours

A conference created for you, by you—designed to support counseling students, recent grads, APCs, and all professionals who want to grow and stay connected to emerging voices in the field.

🎓 Students & Recent Grads (LPCA Members)
Attend FREE as a spectator!
Workshops tailored to early-career needs. (No CE credit for spectator attendance.)

🧑‍💼 APCs (LPCA Members)
2026 is a renewal year—start earning CEs now!
12 CEs for $99
6 CEs for $55

🧑‍🏫 Fully Licensed Counselors & Supervisors
Earn 12 CEs for $99 and stay engaged with the next generation of clinicians.

🌐 Mark your calendar and join us virtually December 13–14! Please register on our website under Events.

11/19/2025

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
LPCA has an exciting lineup of upcoming events—training, summits, roundtables, and more.

Student, Recent Grad & APC Roundtable – 11/20
NCE Exam Prep Course – 11/22
Rural Mental Health Roundtable – 12/3
Old School Theory Summit – 12/4
Laws & Rules (Ethics) – 12/10
Supervision Roundtable – 12/12
Student/Recent Grad/APC Conference – 12/13–12/14
Student, Recent Grad & APC Roundtable – 12/18
Rural Mental Health Roundtable – 1/7
Neuroscience Series – 1/9
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Summit – 1/10
FREE! 2026 LPC Day at the Capitol – 1/22
Mental Health Assessment Specialist Training (Module 1) – 1/23
“I Studied Counseling, Not Law!” – 1/30

Rural Mental Health Roundtable – 2/4

2026 HIPAA Annual Refresher – 2/6

11/18/2025

🚨 HIPAA Telemedicine Guidelines Update
Providers—make sure you're up to date on the latest HIPAA telehealth requirements.

Key steps to prepare:
✔️ Review your telemedicine processes and complete a risk analysis
✔️ Train staff on HIPAA compliance and secure communication
✔️ Confirm Business Associate Agreements with all communication vendors
✔️ Establish procedures for patient identity verification, consent, and PHI security

Stay informed and compliant. Read the updated HIPAA guidelines and check out the free Telehealth Checklist available through The HIPAA Journal.
https://www.hipaajournal.com/hipaa-guidelines-on-telemedicine/

11/18/2025

✨ Upcoming Ethics Training – Earn 6 CE Hours!
🗓️ December 10, 2025 | 8:30 AM–4:00 PM EST

Morning: A complete walkthrough of the Mental Health Evaluator process for the Georgia Probate Court with Judge Marc D’Antonio.

Afternoon: A deep dive into ethics, including the ACA Code of Ethics, common violations, and interactive ethical dilemma discussions.

Perfect for staying prepared for the 2026 renewal year! Please Register on our website under Events.

11/03/2025

Join LPCA THIS WEEK for the Managed Care Organization Summit (15 CEs)!

📅 Nov. 5–7, 2025 | 2.5 Days (Day 1 & 2 In-Person + Day 3 on Zoom)

This summit is designed to help providers navigate the managed care landscape with confidence. Sessions will cover:
✅ Credentialing & reimbursement
✅ Utilization review
✅ Billing & coding
✅ Fee-for-service processes
✅ Quality improvement across Medicaid, Marketplace & commercial insurance

🌟 What you’ll get:

Structured learning + practical tools
Real-world solutions & collaborative discussions
Digital materials (download/print before the event)
Light breakfast & snacks included

⚠️ Space is limited to 100 participants — secure your spot early!
💸 Early bird discounts available for members & non-members.

📍 Atlanta, GA (In-Person) + Online (Zoom)
🕗 Nov. 5 (8:30 AM) – Nov. 7 (12:30 PM EST)

👉 Register today and take the next step in mastering managed care!

10/30/2025

✨ Elections Coming Up | Check Your Voter Registration ✨

Your voice matters! 🗳️ Make sure you’re ready to participate in shaping the future. Take a quick moment today to check your voter registration status here: https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/

10/29/2025

Join LPCA for the Managed Care Organization Summit (15 CEs)!

📅 Nov. 5–7, 2025 | 2.5 Days (Day 1 & 2 In-Person + Day 3 on Zoom)

This summit is designed to help providers navigate the managed care landscape with confidence. Sessions will cover:
✅ Credentialing & reimbursement
✅ Utilization review
✅ Billing & coding
✅ Fee-for-service processes
✅ Quality improvement across Medicaid, Marketplace & commercial insurance

🌟 What you’ll get:

Structured learning + practical tools
Real-world solutions & collaborative discussions
Digital materials (download/print before the event)
Light breakfast & snacks included

⚠️ Space is limited to 100 participants — secure your spot early!
💸 Early bird discounts available for members & non-members.

📍 Atlanta, GA (In-Person) + Online (Zoom)
🕗 Nov. 5 (8:30 AM) – Nov. 7 (12:30 PM EST)

👉 Register today and take the next step in mastering managed care!

10/28/2025

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
LPCA has an incredible lineup of upcoming events you won’t want to miss: Check Out All Upcoming LPCA Events Below!

✨ Supervision Monthly Roundtables (11/14/2025)
✨ Module 3: Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for ✨ ✨ ✨Anxiety Disorders (11/14/2025)
✨NCE Exam Prep Course (11/15/2025)
✨Module 3: Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for Anxiety Disorders (11/15/2025)
✨Monthly Student, Recent Graduate, and APC Roundtables! (11/20/2025)
✨Supervision Monthly Roundtables (12/12/2025)
✨Monthly Student, Recent Graduate, and APC Roundtables! (12/18/2025)

🌐 Full details + registration available on our website.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!

10/22/2025

📅 Mark Your Calendars!
LPCA has an incredible lineup of upcoming events you won’t want to miss: Check Out All Upcoming LPCA Events Below!

✨ LPC Monthly Roundtable (TODAY) (10/22/2025)
✨ Internship 101: Launching Your Professional Journey (10/24/2025)
✨ NCE Exam Prep Course (10/25/2025)
✨ Supervision Monthly Roundtables (11/14/2025)
✨ Module 3: Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for ✨ ✨ ✨Anxiety Disorders (11/14/2025)
✨NCE Exam Prep Course (11/15/2025)
✨Module 3: Neuroscience Pathways to Healing: Cutting Edge Interventions for Anxiety Disorders (11/15/2025)
✨Monthly Student, Recent Graduate, and APC Roundtables! (11/20/2025)
✨Supervision Monthly Roundtables (12/12/2025)
✨Monthly Student, Recent Graduate, and APC Roundtables! (12/18/2025)

🌐 Full details + registration available on our website.
Don’t miss out—secure your spot today!