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 ho

lds 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

Latines account for one in every five Americans, making it increasingly likely that counselors could find themselves pro...
09/04/2026

Latines account for one in every five Americans, making it increasingly likely that counselors could find themselves providing clinical services to Latine clients. Given rapidly changing immigration policies, counselor readiness to work with the Latine community requires awareness of deportation anxiety.

https://bit.ly/46CaNrM

The American Counseling Association invites expressions of interest from counselors with expertise in perinatal mental h...
09/03/2026

The American Counseling Association invites expressions of interest from counselors with expertise in perinatal mental health to contribute to Perinatal Counseling: Assessment, Psychotherapy, and Integrated Care, an upcoming edited volume.

This book will provide counselors, counselor educators, and students with a comprehensive, counseling-focused resource addressing assessment, psychotherapy, integrated care, and professional practice across the perinatal period. Submissions are due by tomorrow, September 4, 2026.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h7vyCj

: Registration and housing have officially opened for the 2027 ACA Conference & Expo — the premier professional develop...
09/03/2026

: Registration and housing have officially opened for the 2027 ACA Conference & Expo — the premier professional development and networking event for counseling professionals — taking place March 11–13, 2027, in Portland, OR. Register by December 21, 2026, to secure early-bird rates!

Register today: https://conference.counseling.org/event/ACA2027/home

We're just two weeks away from the 2026 ACA Hill Day! From essential advocacy training to meeting with legislators, this...
09/02/2026

We're just two weeks away from the 2026 ACA Hill Day! From essential advocacy training to meeting with legislators, this will be a jam-packed and empowering event that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to have successful meetings with congressional representatives and advocate for the profession.

Take a look at our agenda: https://bit.ly/4qk96Ze

Applications and nominations for the ACA Awards have officially opened! Each year, the ACA Awards program recognizes and...
09/02/2026

Applications and nominations for the ACA Awards have officially opened! Each year, the ACA Awards program recognizes and celebrates the achievements of members who have distinguished themselves through their work and enhanced the credibility and profession of counseling.

Winners will receive complimentary registration for the 2027 ACA Conference & Expo, taking place March 11-13, 2027, in Portland, OR, and recognition during the event. All nominations must be submitted by November 20, 2026.

More info: https://www.counseling.org/membership/aca-awards

This September, we’re asking you to kick your advocacy efforts into high gear and join us for Advocates in Action Month!...
09/01/2026

This September, we’re asking you to kick your advocacy efforts into high gear and join us for Advocates in Action Month! Advocates in Action Month is an opportunity for you to make your voice heard on key issues impacting you, your clients and your community.

We are also excited to introduce Capturing Counseling Priorities, a new initiative where we're asking advocates — you — to take photos that capture what our policy priorities mean to you. This experience is meant to motivate and inspire you to connect with the emotion and real-life impact of public policy.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gtro74

ACA President Victoria Kress, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, introduces Advocate...

🚨 The Counseling Compact has officially gone live in Tennessee, marking another significant milestone in expanding acces...
09/01/2026

🚨 The Counseling Compact has officially gone live in Tennessee, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to mental health care! Tennessee is the ninth state to grant privileges, joining Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkansas and Wyoming!

Across the country, 30 additional states and the District of Columbia are actively completing the steps needed to begin issuing and receiving privileges under the Counseling Compact.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4u2GhBm
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4qMXDSd

September is , dedicated to raising awareness of su***de and advocating for the prevention of this public health crisis...
09/01/2026

September is , dedicated to raising awareness of su***de and advocating for the prevention of this public health crisis. If you or someone you know are struggling, the 988 Lifeline is always available to help.

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🚨 The Counseling Compact has officially gone live in Wyoming, marking another significant milestone in expanding access ...
08/31/2026

🚨 The Counseling Compact has officially gone live in Wyoming, marking another significant milestone in expanding access to mental health care! Wyoming is the eighth state to grant privileges, joining Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana and Arkansas.

Across the country, 31 additional states and the District of Columbia are actively completing the steps needed to begin issuing and receiving privileges under the Counseling Compact.

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4u2GhBm
Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4y8Zwee

📚 Check out our featured CE opportunity! 📚Gain a better understanding of what chronic pain is and its unique components,...
08/31/2026

📚 Check out our featured CE opportunity! 📚

Gain a better understanding of what chronic pain is and its unique components, learn how to support the client in advocating for help, rebuilding relationships, improving mood and finding purpose, and understand levels of care required by multidisciplinary teams and supportive resources.

Register: https://bit.ly/46mH2ew

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