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 holds 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

: Applications and nominations for the ACA Awards have officially opened! Each year, the ACA Awards program recognizes ...
09/10/2026

: 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.

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Today is . If you or someone you know are struggling, remember that you’re not alone and there are resources available ...
09/10/2026

Today is . If you or someone you know are struggling, remember that you’re not alone and there are resources available to help you.

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We are just one week away from the 2026 ACA Hill Day! As we get closer to this jam-packed and inspiring event, we’d like...
09/09/2026

We are just one week away from the 2026 ACA Hill Day! As we get closer to this jam-packed and inspiring event, we’d like to introduce our social media correspondents! And be sure to keep an eye out for their content during the event!

Kassandra I. Butler, LCPC, NCC (IG: ) is a first-generation Black/Latina PhD student, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland, and the founder of Kinetic Balance Collective. She is dedicated and committed to clinical practice, research and advocacy focused on expanding healthcare access and mental health equity for underserved communities.

Jerry L. Mize, MA, MEd, LPC, NCC (IG: ) is a Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of the Cumberlands, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia, and the President-Elect of the Association for Counselor Sexology and Sexual Wellness. His clinical work emphasizes sexuality, couples and relationships, identity development, and trauma. His scholarship examines sexuality training, counselor competence, clinician discomfort and the integration of sexual health into ethical and effective mental health care. He has published in peer-reviewed journals, presented at national conferences and serves on multiple editorial boards.

During Advocates in Action Month, we're highlighting some key advocacy efforts that impact you, your clients and your co...
09/08/2026

During Advocates in Action Month, we're highlighting some key advocacy efforts that impact you, your clients and your community over the past year. Hear from leaders from the Tennessee Counseling Association, Maine Counseling Association and Illinois Counseling Association about some of their excellent advocacy work this year! These ACA branches brought communities together and created meaningful coalitions.

Hear from them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBczJ1-UXzKI

So you’ve decided to get professional help for a personal struggle or a relationship issue. Finding the right type of pr...
09/08/2026

So you’ve decided to get professional help for a personal struggle or a relationship issue. Finding the right type of provider and service can be daunting and confusing. How do you find a counselor?

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All of us at the American Counseling Association wish you a safe and happy !
09/07/2026

All of us at the American Counseling Association wish you a safe and happy !

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.

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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

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