Events

We are dedicated to nurturing the counseling community by providing spaces that allow professional counselors to share, learn and connect with their peers and colleagues, no matter their career stage or workplace setting. Mark your calendar to join us for one of our premier professional development and networking events.

Saving the Native Son: Promoting the Mental Health of Black Men

Jan. 17—March 27, 2025
Virtual and In-Person

ACA past presidents S. Kent Butler, PhD, and Courtland Lee, PhD, will lead an interactive, three-part webinar series that explores the importance of promoting and supporting the mental health of Black men. Delve into key historical and current traumas affecting the mental health of Black men, the role of systemic racism, culturally specific counseling models and so much more.

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2025 Conference & Expo

March 27-29, 2025
Orlando, FL

Hear from experts in the field, make meaningful connections and get the best strategies and tools to support your clients, maintain your licensure and move the profession forward at the ACA Conference & Expo—the must-attend annual event for professional counselors.

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Transformative Counseling with Transgender & Gender Expansive Communities Part 1: Advocacy

April 16, 2025 | 12:30–2 p.m. ET
Virtual

As a result of anti-trans bill and executive orders increase, the need for counselors to advocate for and with trans and gender expansive (TGE) communities. Learn more about what you need to know to best support TGE clients.

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Supporting Fire and Rescue Professionals

May 7, 2025 | 12–1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Fire and emergency rescue professionals are the 24/7 backbone of public safety. Gain meaningful insights on treating fire and rescue professionals as a unique occupational subculture, within the larger first responder community.

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Annual Member Meeting

May 28, 2025 | 1 p.m. ET
Virtual

Join ACA leadership and staff for our annual member business meeting.

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Business of Counseling Summit

May 30, 2025
Virtual

Gain practical skills and insights to grow and sustain a thriving private practice at the inaugural Business of Counseling Summit. From business planning and strategy to marketing and navigating insurance, you’ll gain the tools you need to run a successful business.

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Related Meetings & Events

We also maintain a list of meetings and events hosted by our divisions, regions, branches and related organizations.

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Past Events

School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit

Jan 31, 2025
Virtual - On-Demand Available

Get the latest skills, tools, resources and insights to effectively support the mental health and emotional well-being of students at the inaugural School-Based Mental Health Professionals Summit.

Misophonia - What You Can Do to Help

Feb. 7, 2025 | 12–1 p.m. ET Virtual

Misophonia is a newly defined and highly prevalent disorder characterized by unusually strong emotional and behavioral responses to specific, repetitive, everyday sounds. Learn how you can assess and treat this disorder using evidence-based and transdiagnostic interventions.

Watch on Demand

Emerging Professionals Conference and Virtual Career Fair

Emerging Professionals Conference + Virtual Career Fair

Oct 31-Nov 1, 2024
Virtual On-Demand

From capstones and dissertations to navigating the transition from student to new professional and defining your path, the all-new Emerging Professionals Conference and Virtual Career Fair will provide meaningful insights as your chart your path forward.

The Impact of Climate Change on Mental Health

Nov 15, 2024 | 1–2:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Focused on the intersection of climate crises and mental health, this webinar will give you a deeper understanding of the psychological dimensions of eco-anxiety and actionable strategies you can apply with your clients.

Meet the Editors: Publishing with ACA Journals

Oct 18, 2024 | 12–1:30 p.m. ET
Virtual

Interested in publishing your research in a journal, but not sure where to begin? Get valuable insights directly from the editors of ACA’s seven journals as you prepare to submit your manuscript.

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2024 Hill Day

May 15-16, 2024
Washington, DC

ACA Hill Day provides comprehensive training focused on equipping professional counselors with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to meet with their representatives in Congress and advocate for the profession.