activities · 23
what they do
direct service · 6
- Counselor Search Website Mental Health Provider DirectoriesOperates a "Counselor Search" website to help members market their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profit organizations, facilitating connections and referrals within the counseling community.
- Counselor Search Website Mental Health Provider DirectoriesOperates a "Counselor Search" website to assist members in marketing their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profit organizations.
- Counselor Wellness Retreats Integrated Wellness ProgramsHosts annual wellness retreats for counselors, focusing on mindfulness, self-care, relaxation, and educational sessions, providing a space for professional rejuvenation and networking.
- Facilitating Counselor Marketing and Membership Mental Health Provider DirectoriesThe organization operates a "Counselor Search" website to help members market their services to the public, colleagues, and other non-profits. They also offer student group memberships to universities, which includes membership for graduate counseling students and complimentary professional membership for faculty.
- Host annual Wellness Retreat for counselor self-care and education Integrated Wellness ProgramsConducts an annual Wellness Retreat focused on mindfulness, self-care, relaxation, and educational sessions, with continuing education credits offered through experiential breakout sessions; scheduled for 2026 at the Prescott Resort & Conference Center.
- Operate public counselor search and member directory Mental Health Provider DirectoriesMaintains a public-facing "Counselor Search" tool to help individuals locate counseling professionals and supports member visibility; also maintains an online portal listing current members.
advocacy · 4
- Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesAdvocates for legislation impacting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001 which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services during license application processing. The government relations committee also informs members about changes in licensure and legislative issues and takes a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
- Advocacy for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesAdvocates for legislation affecting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001, which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services while awaiting licensure. The organization also informs members about changes in licensure and legislative issues through its government relations committee and takes a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
- Advocate for counseling licensure and legislative policy changesEngages in advocacy efforts such as supporting the passage of House Bill 2001 to improve licensure processes, and participates in state regulatory implementation; the government relations committee keeps members informed on legislative and licensure changes.
- Advocating for Counselor Licensure and Legislative IssuesThe organization advocates for legislative changes affecting professional counselors, such as House Bill 2001 which allows counseling graduates to continue providing services while awaiting licensure, and informs members about changes in licensure and relevant legislative issues through its government relations committee. They also take a leadership role in the implementation of counselor licensure in Arizona.
research · 4
- Conduct and publish professional counseling researchSupports scholarly work in the counseling field, including publishing articles on inclusion and responses to discriminatory language in professional practice.
- Publication of Research ArticlesPublishes articles on topics relevant to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
- Publication of Research ArticlesPublishes articles on relevant topics in the counseling field, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language," contributing to the body of knowledge and promoting best practices.
- Publishing ResearchThe organization publishes articles related to counseling, such as "Beyond tolerance toward inclusion: Response to homo- and trans-negative language."
capacity building · 9
- Administer student and faculty group memberships for counseling programs Student and Faculty Group Membership ProgramOffers student group memberships to universities, automatically enrolling all graduate counseling students in AzCA, and provides complimentary professional memberships to affiliated faculty; requires annual submission of student rosters.
- Continuing Education Webinars and Training Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides live and on-demand webinars for continuing education. The organization also offers 12-hour training sessions on supervision methods, models, techniques, roles, responsibilities, and ethical/legal guidelines for clinical supervisors, referencing relevant codes and statutes.
- Host annual professional development conferences for counselorsOrganizes statewide conferences, including the Annual Counseling Conference and a One Day Conference with Continuing Education, featuring speakers, networking opportunities, and CE credits for professional counselors.
- Professional Development Conferences and Retreats Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesHosts annual conferences and wellness retreats for counselors, offering networking opportunities, educational sessions, and continuing education (CE) credits. These events include speakers, experiential breakout sessions, and focus on topics like mindfulness and self-care.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesProvides continuing education opportunities for counselors through annual conferences, one-day conferences, webinars (live and on-demand), and specialized trainings, such as a 12-hour training on clinical supervision methods and ethical guidelines. These offerings provide CE hours to help counselors maintain their licenses and enhance their skills.
- Provide continuing education programs for counselors Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOffers a range of continuing education opportunities, including 3.75 CE hours at the Wellness Retreat, 12-hour supervision training, and 1.0-hour live and on-demand webinars covering ethical, legal, and clinical topics.
- Providing Continuing Education and Professional Development Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesThe organization offers various opportunities for continuing education and professional development, including an Annual Counseling Conference, a One Day Conference, and a Wellness Retreat, all of which provide continuing education (CE) hours. They also provide 12-hour training on clinical supervision methods and offer live and on-demand webinars.
- Student Group Memberships for Universities Student and Faculty Group Membership ProgramOffers student group memberships to universities, which includes membership for all graduate counseling program students and complimentary professional membership for related faculty. Universities are required to submit an annual roster of enrolled students.
- Student Group Memberships for Universities Student and Faculty Group Membership ProgramOffers student group memberships to universities, providing membership for all graduate counseling program students and complimentary professional membership for affiliated faculty. This initiative supports the professional development of future counselors and faculty by integrating them into the organization's network.
strategies · 17
how they think
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- Academic partnership and student membership model academic_year_alignmentAligns student membership with academic calendars and incentivizes faculty participation to strengthen engagement with training programs and future professionals.
- Advancing the Counseling Profession through Professional Development and Advocacy professional_development_and_advocacyThe organization advances the counseling profession and improves the quality of life for Arizona citizens by providing professional development opportunities, advocating for the profession, and keeping members informed about national advocacy efforts to encourage their engagement.
- Advocacy for the counseling profession at state and national levels professional_advocacyACA advocates for the counseling profession by informing members about national policy efforts and leveraging its role as the Arizona branch of the American Counseling Association to influence professional standards and support systemic recognition of counselors.
- Building professional community through networking and engagement professional_networkingACA fosters a connected counseling community by facilitating networking via conferences, workshops, email list-serves, and membership engagement campaigns that promote communication and professional solidarity.
- Client navigation and access support client_navigation_supportProvides tools such as visual guides to help individuals understand and access counseling services, improving public pathways to care.
- Counselor wellness and self-care promotion counselor wellnessEmphasizes the importance of counselors’ personal wellness as foundational to their professional effectiveness and ability to guide clients in self-care.
- Enhancing Member Engagement through Strategic Communication membership_engagementThe organization uses conference registration and email communication to build and maintain membership engagement, ensuring members are connected and informed.
- Facilitating Professional Growth and Networking through Continuing Education professional_developmentThe organization facilitates professional growth and networking among counselors by providing diverse continuing education opportunities, including conferences, workshops, and webinars, and by fostering connections through an email list-serve, which also helps counselors stay current with CE credits.
- Fostering Professional Networking and Community professional_networkingThe organization facilitates networking among counseling professionals through various events and communication channels to build community and support professional growth.
- Membership engagement and professional networking professional networkingFosters professional connection and engagement through conferences, workshops, email list-serves, and member directories to strengthen the counseling community in Arizona.
- Professional development and continuing education delivery professional_development_and_advocacyProvides structured continuing education opportunities—including conferences, webinars, clinical supervision training, and CE credit tracking—to support counselors' professional growth and licensure maintenance, with enhanced access for members.
- Professional development through continuing education and training professional_developmentThe organization provides structured continuing education opportunities—including conferences, webinars, clinical supervision training, and online/in-person sessions—to ensure counselors maintain licensure and stay current in their practice, with preferential access for members.
- State-level professional association infrastructure state-level professional association modelOperates as the Arizona affiliate of the American Counseling Association to disseminate national-level information, align with national advocacy, and provide localized support to members within a recognized professional framework.
- Strategic Membership Engagement and Retention membership_engagementThe organization builds and maintains membership engagement through targeted communication, promotional content, and by aligning student membership cycles with academic years, while also incentivizing university participation through complimentary faculty memberships.
- Strategic University Engagement for Student Membership academic_year_alignmentThe organization aligns student membership cycles with the academic year and offers complimentary faculty memberships to incentivize universities to maintain student group memberships, streamlining administration and encouraging student involvement.
- Supporting Counselor Wellness and Self-Care counselor_wellnessThe organization emphasizes the personal wellness and self-care of counselors, recognizing its importance for their ability to support others.
- Supporting counselor wellness as foundational to professional practice counselor_wellnessThe organization emphasizes the personal wellness and self-care of counselors, recognizing that their ability to support clients is directly linked to their own well-being.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Advocacy and Government Relations
Monitoring and influencing state legislation related to counseling licensure and mental health access, including successful advocacy for HB 2001.
Annual Counseling Conference
Statewide conference featuring keynote speakers, CE sessions, networking, and exhibits for counselors across Arizona.
Counselor Search Directory
Free online directory for AzCA members to increase visibility and support client acquisition.
Live and On-Demand Webinars
Free live webinars for members on clinical and professional topics; paid on-demand supervision training offering 12 hours of CE.
Wellness Retreat
Annual retreat for counselors focused on self-care, mindfulness, and professional renewal, offering CE credits and networking in a resort setting.
relationships · 23
who they work with
- AZ Behavioral Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Alice L. Baker Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Aloha Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- American Counseling Association Network — State branch of the American Counseling Association, collaborating to provide up-to-date information to members.
- American Counseling Association Partner — Its 2014 Code of Ethics is used in supervision training; also invited to present at the Annual Counseling Conference.
- American Counseling Association (ACA) Partner — Supports ACA's national advocacy efforts to protect Medicaid funding for mental healthcare access.
- Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners Government — Its statutes and rules are covered in supervision training.
- Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- CPH & Associates Partner — Preferred professional liability insurance provider, offering a reduced administrative fee for AzCA members.
- Center for Growth & Innovation Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Clinical Best Practice Institute Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Core Balance Counseling Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Grand Canyon University Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Infinite Learning & Kelly Ohoro EMDR Training Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Northern Arizona University Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Prescott College Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- Prescott Resort & Conference Center Partner — Venue for the 2026 Wellness Retreat.
- Scottsdale Government — Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, indicating local government jurisdiction and operational base.
- TPN.health Partner — Platform used for signing up for webinars and accessing training information.
- The Trauma Healing Center Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- Tranquil Mind Studio Partner — Sponsor of the 2025 Annual Conference.
- University of Arizona Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.
- University of Phoenix Partner — Listed as an institution/student group member.