Texas Counseling Association

Texas Counseling Association The Texas Counseling Association is the largest organization for professional counselors in Texas. TC

Texas Counseling Association (TCA) is the state professional association for school counselors, LPCs, LMFTs and other mental health professionals. We provide continuing education opportunities, networking, advocacy, and other member benefits such as Legal Care and professional liability insurance discounts.

May 7 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day!Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.Today is a remin...
05/07/2026

May 7 is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day!

Every child deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported.

Today is a reminder that mental health starts early. With the right support, children can build confidence, cope with challenges, and grow into healthy, thriving individuals. Professional counselors are a key part of that support system, showing up in schools and communities every day.

Take a moment to check in, start a conversation, or share a resource. Small actions can make a lasting impact.

Because when we invest in children’s mental health, we invest in what comes next.

Students & New Professionals, this is your moment!You’ve put in the work—late nights, long readings, and showing up even...
05/06/2026

Students & New Professionals, this is your moment!

You’ve put in the work—late nights, long readings, and showing up even when it felt overwhelming. Now you’re stepping into the profession, and you don’t have to do it alone.

Get $10 off your TCA membership with code "GIFT".

Why join now?

The connections you make early matter. The right network can lead you to the right supervisor—and that can shape your entire career.

Inside TCA, you’ll get:
✔️ Access to a growing community of 6,000+ members across Texas
✔️ Opportunities to connect and find supervision faster
✔️ Free monthly CEs
✔️ Weekly clipping service
✔️ Professional counselor resources & ongoing support

Plus, renew now and receive 12 full months added from your renewal date.

You’ve earned your place in this profession. Let’s build what comes next—together.

Join or renew today: https://members.txca.org/welcome

Calling all graduate students, this one is for you!The 2026 TCA Graduate Student Ethics Competition is your chance to pu...
05/01/2026

Calling all graduate students, this one is for you!

The 2026 TCA Graduate Student Ethics Competition is your chance to put your skills into action. Team up, tackle a real-world ethical case, and showcase your clinical thinking.

Winners receive complimentary registration to TCA’s Professional Growth Conference! Which is an incredible opportunity to further your education, connect with professional counselors and peers, and experience all TCA has to offer.

Submissions due May 13!

Must be a TCA member to participate.

Ready to stand out? Get the details and sign up: https://members.txca.org/submissions/viewSpace/portal_form:ETHICS-COMPETITION-SUBMISSIONS

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚At TCA, we’re proud to stand with professional counselors across Texas who show up...
05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At TCA, we’re proud to stand with professional counselors across Texas who show up every day to support their clients’ emotional and mental health, advocate for access to care, and help reduce stigma.

This month, we invite you to join us in raising awareness, sharing resources, and uplifting the power of connection and care.

Stronger together starts here.

Final days of National Counseling Awareness Month. If you’ve been meaning to join or renew, now is the time.With TCA, yo...
04/28/2026

Final days of National Counseling Awareness Month. If you’ve been meaning to join or renew, now is the time.

With TCA, you’ll always receive a free CE every month—plus this April:
✔ BONUS course with code “FREE”

Don’t miss your chance to invest in yourself.

Join or renew before April ends: https://members.txca.org/welcome

Don't wait, Early Bird pricing is OPEN now!The 70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference is coming to Kalahari Reso...
04/27/2026

Don't wait, Early Bird pricing is OPEN now!

The 70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference is coming to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, TX — and you don't want to miss it.

November 11–13, 2026
Stronger Together | Every Person. Every Power. Every Story Matters.

Seven decades of counseling excellence. One conference. Thousands of stories.

Save your spot (and your savings) before rates go up: TXCA.ORG/PGC

Great news! The 70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference Call for Programs & Reviewers deadline has been EXTENDED....
04/20/2026

Great news! The 70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference Call for Programs & Reviewers deadline has been EXTENDED.

Do you have research, innovative strategies, or best practices that could inspire fellow professional counselors? This is your opportunity to share your voice and make an impact. We’re looking for programs that highlight creativity, inclusivity, courage, and the unique strengths shaping our profession.

New Deadline: April 30, 2026

Conference Dates: November 11–13, 2026

Location: Kalahari Resorts & Conventions | Round Rock, TX

This year’s theme, "Stronger Together," reminds us: Every Person. Every Power. Every Story Matters.

Want to get involved?
Volunteer as a Program Reviewer and help shape the conference experience.
Submit your proposal and contribute to a dynamic and engaging conference.

Reviewer Sign-Up Deadline: April 30, 2026

Note: TCA membership is required for presenters and reviewers.
Submit your proposal and sign up today: txca.org/pgc

During TCA Virtual Advocacy Week (4/13-4/17), we invite you to share your “why” and reflect on why advocacy matters to y...
04/15/2026

During TCA Virtual Advocacy Week (4/13-4/17), we invite you to share your “why” and reflect on why advocacy matters to you and your work. Your story can inspire others in the profession to stand up, speak out, and support the future of counseling.

Post your story in the comments and help motivate fellow counselors to use their voices.

To help you get started, Dr. Elizabeth Rogers, TCA Public Policy Committee Co-Chair, shares her “why” in a short video—take a look!

April is officially Counseling Awareness Month in Travis County — and we have the proclamation to prove it! During Advoc...
04/14/2026

April is officially Counseling Awareness Month in Travis County — and we have the proclamation to prove it!

During Advocacy Week, Travis County Commissioners Court honored our incredible profession and recognized CTCA President Kathryn Emery, Treasurer Lisa Shenk, and TCA Public Policy Analyst Noah Jones for their dedication to counselors across Texas.

To every counselor out there: your work matters. Your advocacy matters. This one's for you. 💙

Your story is your power!During TCA Virtual Advocacy Week(4/13-4/17), now is the perfect time to craft and share your pe...
04/14/2026

Your story is your power!

During TCA Virtual Advocacy Week(4/13-4/17), now is the perfect time to craft and share your personal advocacy story. The experiences you bring to this profession matter and can help influence meaningful change.

Hear from Dr. Alexia Florentin, a member of the Public Policy Committee, as she shares her own advocacy journey and how using her voice has made an impact.

We want to hear from you! Share your story in the comments and help inspire others to use their voice during Advocacy Week.

Mock Monday (4/13) is here to kick off TCA Virtual Advocacy Week (4/13-4/17) with confidence. Ready to build your advoca...
04/13/2026

Mock Monday (4/13) is here to kick off TCA Virtual Advocacy Week (4/13-4/17) with confidence.

Ready to build your advocacy skills?

Join Noah Jones, TCA Public Policy Analyst, for a live, interactive webinar where you’ll practice real legislative meeting scenarios in a supportive setting—and learn exactly how to prepare, respond, and speak with confidence.

Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to sharpen your approach, this is your chance to get ready before your meetings.

Happening today, April 13th at noon, don’t miss it:

https://members.txca.org/integratedEvents/home/2026-PREPARE-TO-ADVOCATE-LEGISLATIVE-MEETING-INSIGHTS-AND-PRACTICE

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1210 San Antonio Street Suite 200
Austin, TX
78701

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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