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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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Counselor Advocacy Matters to Medicare Reimbursement SuccessNov 3, 2022|4 min read
On Thursday, September 22, the American Counseling Association shared the promising news that the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee voted to move the House version of the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (H.R. 432) to full ...
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Counseling Compact Commission: ACA Voted in as Ex-Officio MemberOct 26, 2022|1 min readOn October 26, during the Inaugural Meeting of the Counseling Compact Commission, the American Counseling Association (ACA) was voted on and approved as an ex-officio member of the Compact Commission. This role will allow ACA to have a voice at the ...
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The White House Announces Millions of Dollars in New Funds for States to Tackle Mental Health CrisisOct 24, 2022|3 min readOn October 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced a new funding opportunity, authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act ...
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As AI Therapy Grows, Clinicians Try to Chart a Path Forward
Published August 5, 2025 in Healthcare Brew
Bots have the potential to both help and hurt the mental health crisis, and clinicians hold varied perspectives about AI for therapy. ACA’s AI work group members Russell Fulmer and Olivia Uwamahoro Williams discuss the pros and cons and are cited in this article.
What Does Disorganized Attachment Style look Like in Adults?
Published July 28, 2025 in WebMD
Teaser: A person with disorganized attachment often wants conflicting things, so they have contradictory behavior. ACA’s President-Elect, Victoria Kress explains this attachment style and is quoted in this article.
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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