Press Release

Press Release

Brian D. Banks Joins the American Counseling Association as Its Next CEO

The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian D. Banks as its new chief executive officer. Banks is a nationally recognized leader in government affairs, public policy and strategic advocacy.

Latest News


  • Linda Ellerbee Convention Keynote Speech
    Apr 3, 2007|1 min read

    For your convenience, we have included the video version of the ACA Convention speech of Linda Ellerbee.

  • Message from the ACA Foundation Chair
    Apr 1, 2007|2 min read

    In the dedication of his 1973 book, In One Era and Out the Other, Sam Levinson wrote to his new granddaughter, ?We leave you a tradition with a future. The tender loving care of human beings will never become obsolete.

  • Thank You Detroit, Michigan - Aloha Honolulu, Hawaii
    Mar 29, 2007|1 min read

    More than 3,000 counseling professionals participated in the 2007 ACA Annual Convention & Exposition in Detroit, which ended March 25. Thanks go out to the many Michigan counselors who helped to make the event a rewarding professional experience.

Media Mentions


When It Feels Like Your Family Is Making Your Depression Worse

Published April, 2026 on WebMD

Criticism from family members on the care of loved ones with depression can worsen a care giver’s own depression. ACA President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members. Read the Full Article

AI & U: Taking Your Chatbot on a Dinner Date

Published February 16, 2026 on NBC News New York

AI developers are creating opportunities to explore relationships with chatbots and to use AI technology to search for human companionship. However, results from a new survey of over 700 ACA counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots. Watch the Video

AI & U: How Artificial Intelligence is Leading to Anxiety in the Workforce

Published February 13, 2026 on NBC News New York

There’s growing concern about the ability of AI to displace humans in the workforce. ACA’s AI Work Group co-chair, Russell Fulmer, talks with NBC News about what counselors are hearing from their clients. Watch the Video

AI & U: Could ‘Grief Bots’ Be a Source of Comfort, or a Mental Health Risk?

Published February 11, 2026 on NBC News New York

Emerging AI technology is making it possible to create AI versions of deceased loved ones. But in a new survey of ACA counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process. Watch the Video