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M. Elsa Soto Leggett Begins Term as American Counseling Association President
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California Enacts Historic Parity Law (SB 855)Dec 7, 2020|2 min read
SB 855 was enacted, which updated California health code in accordance with best practices and nationally recognized standards of care for mental health treatment across the full spectrum of care, including early interventions.
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MedPAC MeetingDec 7, 2020|1 min read
On November 9, 2020, MedPAC held a public meeting on the expansion of telehealth in Medicare.
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ACA Seeks to Improve Mental Health for Medicare Beneficiaries in a Sign-On Letter to U.S. HouseDec 3, 2020|1 min readACA is advocating to have the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 included in a House floor vote or end of the year package.
Media Mentions
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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