2026 Graduate Student Ethics Competition — Now Open

Graduate students in Texas counseling programs: the case is out and the clock is ticking. Form a team of 3–4, analyze a Texas-specific ethics scenario, and submit your paper by May 13 for a chance to win conference registration, publication of your work, and more. All participants must be active TCA members.

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Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to elevate the importance of mental wellness and recognize the impact professional counselors make every day. Join TCA in promoting awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting access to care for all. Together, we strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Texas.

TCA Awards Now Open for Nominations

Help us recognize the incredible professionals shaping the future of counseling across Texas.

Know someone making an impact?

Submit a nomination today and celebrate their work!

70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference

Join us November 11–13, 2026 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Round Rock, TX as we celebrate 70 years of advancing the counseling profession.

Stronger Together
Every Person. Every Power. Every Story Matters.

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About the Texas Counseling Association 

Supporting Mental Health. Empowering Counselors. Serving Texas. 

The Texas Counseling Association is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the counseling profession and promoting mental wellness for all Texans.

Since 1947, TCA has brought together professional counselors, educators, and mental health advocates to strengthen the field through leadership, advocacy, education, and community. We support the professionals who help individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges. We work to ensure that mental health remains a priority across Texas.

Whether you're a counselor, educator, policymaker, or simply seeking trusted mental health information, TCA is here to connect, inform, and lead.

Together, we’re building a healthier Texas.

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  • Advocacy Insider & Action Alerts

    TCA members - Look out for your weekly emails on the latest public policy information and hearings

  • TCA Member Portal

    Check out our upgraded member portal. Offering a faster, easier, and more personalized experience.

    Important: All users must create a login to access the portal. If you have not set up your account in the current system, your previous login credentials will not work.

  • Online Learning Center

    Take a look at the TCA Online Learning Center! Visit our Online Learning Center to browse courses in our Course Catalog and earn CE hours. As a member, you get free monthly CEs.

TCA Member Portal!

Access a faster, easier, and more personalized experience designed to support you every step of the way.

Important: All users must create a login to access the portal. If you have not set up your account in the current system, your previous login credentials will not work.

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Public Policy

Your work is governed by public policy. TCA keeps you informed and up to date on rules, statutes, and public policies related to professional counseling here in Texas and at the federal level.

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Member Benefits

TCA member benefits range from free telephone legal consultations to professional development and continuing education events to free subscriptions to nationally recognized professional publications.

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Online Education

Our online library is great resource for all counseling professionals to earn continuing education hours from the comfort of their home or office. TCA members receive preferred access and discounts on courses.

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Upcoming Events

Stay current on events throughout the year. From conferences, to live and virtual CE Programs, to in-person TCA Chapter events, TCA provides year-round events to keep you engaged.

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The 70th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference 

November, 11-13, 2026 | Round Rock, TX

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Featured News & Resources

Public Policy & Advocacy

Updates on Texas' 89th Legislative Session and it's impact on the counseling profession 

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Take a Tour TCA's All New Online Career Center: 

  • Sign up for Job Alerts
  • Access an Offer Analyzer
  • Prepare with an AI Interview Coach

Career Center

Explore all the Benefits of a TCA Membership

  • Free LegalCare Program
  • Preferred Pricing and Perks
  • Specialty Divisions and Regional Chapters
  • and more...

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Interested in a Membership And Still Have Questions?

TCA member benefits range from free telephone legal consultations to professional development and continuing education events to free subscriptions to nationally recognized professional publications.

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