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The U.S. has faced a record number of natural disasters, from hurricanes to wildfires, resulting in staggering damage. As communities rebuild, the mental health toll on survivors intensifies, demanding a shift in how professional counselors respond.

Early in her career, working for a community mental health agency, Lisa Henderson, LPC-MHSP, would meet with clients and go back to the office to type her handwritten notes into an electronic health record.

Women’s anger may be boiling over, but it’s still not socially acceptable to express it.

When friendships crack, some people seek support through friendship counseling, an emerging practice area.

From free member resources to upcoming events and initiatives, discover opportunities to grow professionally.

Samantha Conner, MEd, a school counselor at Baldwin Elementary School in Manassas, Virginia, asks Sharon Givens, PhD, LPC, LCMHC, a private practice counselor & owner of Visions Counseling and Career Center LLC, for advice on finding a professional niche.

Learn how counselors can navigate significant challenges due to growing differences in social and environmental justice values.

Mark Saunders shares how his marriage inspired a mission to counsel other couples.

Climate change is bringing increased frequency, intensity and duration of natural disasters, shorter time periods for post-disaster recovery before a new threat emerges, and increased concern for our future well-being.

As we look to the future, I am hopeful that our collective altruism can transform our profession powerfully while retaining that quintessential element of counseling: human connection. Thank you for all you do and have a fantastic 2025!