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The Central Ohio Counseling Association (COCA) is a chapter of the Ohio Counseling Association (OCA).

COCA serves professional counselors and students in counseling programs in the Central Ohio region.

07/06/2026

🌟 Meet the 2026–2027 COCA Executive Committee! 🌟

As we begin a new COCA year, we're excited to introduce the dedicated volunteers who will be serving our counseling community over the coming year.

Executive Leadership
• President: Susanne Perry
• President-Elect: Michael Bock
• Past President: Kaela Vance

Board Members
• Treasurer: Ken Smith
• Communications Chair: Jonathan Miller
• New Professionals Chair: Jeffrey Pharion
• Government Relations Chair: Sandy Deas
• Executive Committee Chair: Erin Parsons
• Past President: Andrew Woody

A heartfelt thank you to our members, volunteers, and outgoing board members for making this past year one filled with connection, collaboration, and professional growth. We look forward to building on that momentum together!

This year, you can look forward to:
☕ Coffee & Consultation returning in August (every other month)
🤝 Clinician Connection Socials returning in September (every other month)
📚 Professional development and CEU opportunities
🎓 New Professionals Night returning next spring
…and more opportunities to connect with fellow counselors throughout Central Ohio.

Interested in helping shape the future of COCA? We'd love to have you on our board! If you're passionate about supporting the counseling profession and building community, email us at [email protected] to learn more about current and future leadership opportunities.

Here's to another great year of connecting counselors! 💙

06/19/2026

☕ Tomorrow Morning!

Take a break from the busy week and join us for Coffee & Consultation with COCA and Midwest Educational Therapist & Associates.

This is your space to connect with fellow clinicians, talk through cases, share resources, or simply enjoy conversation with others who understand the work you do.

🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 7720 Rivers Edge Dr #121
Columbus, OH 43235

No pressure. No formal agenda. Just coffee, consultation, and community.

Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time—we’d love to see you there. ☕💬

Interested in becoming more involved with COCA and OCA?
👉 Learn more or join here: https://www.ohiocounseling.org/join

06/12/2026

✨ TONIGHT! ✨

Need a break from notes, emails, and the never-ending to-do list?

Join us tonight for COCA’s Clinician Connection Social Meet-Up at Budd Dairy Food Hall for a casual evening of food, conversation, and connection with fellow clinicians.

No CEUs. No agenda. Just good people and community.

🗓 Tonight — Friday, June 12
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Budd Dairy Food Hall
1086 N Fourth St., Columbus, OH 43201

Whether you’re a student, new professional, or seasoned clinician, we’d love to see you there.

Come as you are, bring a friend, and fill your cup a little. 💜

06/01/2026

✨ CLINICIAN CONNECTION — SOCIAL MEET-UP ✨

We’re taking the conversation outside the office and getting together for an evening of connection, food, and community at Budd Dairy Food Hall.

No presentations. No CEUs. No pressure. Just a chance to relax and spend time with other clinicians who understand the work we do.

🗓 Friday, June 12
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Budd Dairy Food Hall
1086 N Fourth St., Columbus, OH 43201

🟣 Hosted by the Central Ohio Counseling Association (COCA)
🟣 Partners, friends, and colleagues are welcome

Whether you’re a student, new professional, or seasoned clinician, we’d love to have you join us for a casual night of connection and community.

Come hang out, meet someone new, and fill your cup a little. 💜

05/29/2026

☕ Coffee & Consultation is coming up!

Join COCA and Midwest Educational Therapist & Associates for a relaxed morning of connection, consultation, and community with fellow clinicians across Central Ohio.

Whether you’re looking to talk through a case, build your network, or simply connect with others in the field, this space is for you.

🗓 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 7720 Rivers Edge Dr #121
Columbus, OH 43235

No presentations. No pressure. Just coffee, conversation, and support from people who understand the work you do.

Come for a few minutes or stay the whole time—we’d love to see you there. ☕💬

Interested in getting more involved with the counseling community?
👉 Become a COCA/OCA member here: https://www.ohiocounseling.org/join

04/30/2026

✨ CLINICIAN CONNECTION — SOCIAL MEET-UP ✨

We’re getting together away from the office for a night of food, fun, laughter, and actual human connection.

This is not a CEU event and not a professional meeting — just an invitation to breathe, connect, and be with other clinicians who get the work and get the life.

Friday, May 8th

6:00–8:00pm

at Yellow Springs Brewery – 2855 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202

🟣 Hosted by Central Ohio Counselors Association (COCA)

🟣 Partners/spouses/friends are absolutely welcome

Whether you’re brand new or seasoned, whether you’ve come before or this would be your first time — we’d love to have you join us.

Come fill your cup. 💛

04/24/2026

Procrastinated? No worries—we’ve got you.

New Professionals Night is happening TONIGHT, and you can still join us—just show up and pay at the door.

Whether you’ve been meaning to register, waiting to decide, or just hearing about it now… this is your chance to be in the room.

✨ Connect with local counselors and professionals
✨ Meet organizations hiring and offering supervision
✨ Hear real-world advice from experienced clinicians
✨ Build relationships that can shape your next step

Students, new professionals, and seasoned clinicians are all welcome.

📍 COhatch Polaris
🕕 6–8 PM

💵 Pay at the door:
$5 students | $10 OCA members | $20 non-members

No more waiting—come be part of it!

04/20/2026

New Professionals Night is THIS FRIDAY—and there’s still time to join us.

If you’re a student, new professional, or even just exploring your next step in the counseling field, this night is for you.

✨ Lessons I Wish I Knew as a New Counselor
📅 Friday, April 24
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 COhatch Polaris

💲 Registration:
• Students: $5
• OCA Members: $10
• Non-Members: $20

Come connect with other clinicians, hear real experiences from the field, and meet organizations who are ready to support your growth.

Whether you're job searching, building your network, or just trying to figure out your path—you don’t have to do it alone.

🎟 Register here:
https://ohiocounseling.org/event-6577493

Don’t wait—make sure you’re in the room.

04/17/2026

☕ Tomorrow Morning!

Start your Saturday with good coffee and even better conversation at COCA’s Coffee & Consultation.

Whether you want to talk through a case, connect with other clinicians, or just be around people who get it — this is your space.

🗓 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 9:00 – 10:30 AM
📍 Keller Counseling and Associates
3300 Riverside Dr, Suite 100
Upper Arlington, OH

No agenda. No pressure. Just connection, support, and community.

Come as you are — stay for a bit or the whole time. Bring a colleague or come meet someone new.

We’ll save you a spot. ☕💬

04/14/2026

If you’ve been thinking about coming to New Professionals Night—this is your sign!

✨ Lessons I Wish I Knew as a New Counselor
📅 NEXT FRIDAY, April 24
⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 COhatch Polaris

Breaking into the field can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to figure it out alone!

This event is designed for students and newer professionals to hear real experiences, ask questions, and make connections that actually matter.

And we’re not just talking about networking—we have 8 organizations (so far) attending who are ready to connect with you, share opportunities, and support your next step:

⭐️ Victory Ministries
⭐️ Syntero, Inc.
⭐️ Scioto Wellness Center
⭐️ Darby Creek Counseling
⭐️ Ohio Center for Adolescent Wellness
⭐️ Southeast Healthcare
⭐️ Center for Autism, Assertiveness, and Social Skills
⭐️ Columbus OCD and Anxiety Clinic

These are the kinds of connections that can open doors—don’t miss the chance to be in the room.

🎟 Register now:
https://ohiocounseling.org/event-6577493

👉 Interested in sponsoring? There's still time to register:
https://ohiocounseling.org/event-6577588

Spots are limited—grab yours before it fills!!

Address

2855 Indianola Avenue
Columbus, OH
43202

Website

https://cocacounseling.org/

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