TCA is Currently Undergoing a System Upgrade.

TCA staff is currently upgrading our website and other management systems. During the transition period, beginning March 18, certain features of the TCA website will be temporarily unavailable, including access to your member profile, the member’s area, event registration, and our Online Learning platform. 

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Call for TCA Committee Volunteers is OPEN!

TCA is currently seeking committee volunteers who are looking for ways to be more active in our counseling organization. As a non-profit entity, TCA depends on the commitment of its members to keep our association strong. Terms will begin on July 1, 2025 and continue through June 30, 2026.

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TCA Advocacy Days - Get Involved

Upcoming Advocacy Days: April 15 and May 13, 2025


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April is National Counseling Awareness Month

TCA recognizes the incredible impact counselors make in empowering lives and strengthening communities.

PGC 2025 - Early Bird Registration is OPEN!

Join us in Houston Nov. 11-19, for TCA's 69th Annual Professional Growth Conference


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About the organization

Welcome Home, Texas Counselors. 

Professional Counselors committed to leadership, advocacy, and the promotion of professional excellence.

The Texas Counseling Association is more than a membership—it’s a community, a movement, and a home for professional counselors across Texas. We champion your growth, advocate for your profession, and provide the resources you need to thrive. Whether you’re shaping the future of mental health, supporting clients through life’s challenges, or seeking a network of passionate professionals, TCA is here to support you every step of the way. Join us in leading, advocating, and elevating excellence in counseling.


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  • Advocacy Insider & Action Alerts

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

  • Thank you for your Patience During our System Upgrade

    TCA members - Our website and member database are being upgraded and we will have a temporary transition period to restore internal web links and more.  

  • Coming Soon (May 2025)

    TCA is launching an immersive and connected online community for discussions, networking, and more...

NEW TCA MEMBER PORTAL NOW AVAILABLE!

Everyone must first Sign Up to connect to the new portal. 

If you have not accessed your TCA profile since 3/19/2025, your old credentials will no longer work.

New Member Tools are Only a Few Steps Away.

Take a Few Minutes Now to Setup and Update Your Profile.

STEP 1 - SIGN UP USING ONE OF THESE TWO METHODS:

USE A SOCIAL LOGIN
On the “Set Up An Account” (not login) tab, sign up with your Google or LinkedIn credentials.

OR -

CREATE A STANDARD LOGIN
On the "Set Up an Account" (not login) tab, enter the email address and password you'd like to use.

If you'd like to use a different email address than the one on your current TCA account, no problem! To prevent duplicate profiles, we’ll guide you through a couple of steps to verify your identity and update your profile accordingly.

Please note: each time you use a different login method for the first time, you must use the "Set Up An Account" tab.

STEP 2 - UPDATE YOUR PROFILE:

Take a few moments to update your profile with current information to ensure you maximize the new member portal features and receive important TCA communications.

New user? Follow the steps above to create a new account.

Information regarding monthly members who have not accessed their profile since 3/19/2025:

After logging in using the instructions on this page, you will need to "join/renew" to restart your monthly plan. To ensure the security and safety of your payment method, all autopay information was deleted and did not transfer from our old system.

Don't forget to save your credit card or ACH information when completing your initial payment, to avoid interruption of your membership payments.


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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 69th Annual TCA Professional Growth Conference

Early Bird Registration is OPEN!

Marriott Marquis | Houston, TX | Nov. 19-21, 2025


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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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PGC Call for Program Proposals Delayed to April

More information coming soon. Look out for the email announcement. 

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

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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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