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The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ supports its members in many ways?and is pleased to be able to offer a helping hand to ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members affected by the recent closing of the 22 Argosy campuses nationwide.
Every mental health professional knows that it’s vital that Congress approve Medicare reimbursement for licensed professional counselors (LPCs). All of you know more than one heart-rending story about the difficulties and potential harm facing ...
The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ and the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ Foundation are pleased to announce the 72 winners of the annual ÀÖ²©´«Ã½National Awards for counseling students, counselors in practice and ÀÖ²©´«Ã½members who have made extraordinary ...
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 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors show concern about developing unhealthy dependencies on chatbots.
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.
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 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors, 89% says that these new grief bots interrupt the grieving process.
Published February 9, 2026 on NBC News
More the 700 ÀÖ²©´«Ã½counselors participated in an NBC News survey about the use and impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on mental health. Olivia Uwamahoro, co-chair of ACA’s AI Work Group, explained why counselors are skeptical of the future of AI on mental health and wellness.