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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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Trump Administration Proposes to Expand Telehealth Benefits Permanently for Medicare Beneficiaries Beyond the COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyDec 8, 2020|2 min readCMS has proposed to permanently extend Medicare coverage of telebehavioral health services, as well as implement other flexibilities so that Medicare beneficiaries can receive convenient, high-quality care from the comfort of their home.
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House Passes Important Mental Health LegislationDec 8, 2020|2 min read
Though it remains to be seen whether the Senate will consider these measures, the House passed several mental health bills that are endorsed by ACA.
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Congressional Report Reveals Americans? Mental Health is WorseningDec 8, 2020|1 min read
More than 90 million Americans are reporting symptoms of anxiety and depression due to fears surrounding the coronavirus. ACA has been advocating for greater access to behavioral health services, particularly in rural communities.
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Unpacking the Past (and the Groceries) With Your Therapist
Published July 11, 2025 in New York Times
More counselors are exploring cooking therapy to lead clients to breakthroughs in a novel setting. ACA's Lynn Linde discusses this emerging method and is cited in the article.
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