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Press Release

Press Release

Brian D. Banks Joins the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ as Its Next CEO

The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (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


  • The U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Case on Conversion Therapy Ban
    Mar 13, 2025|3 min read

    On March 9, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review Chiles v. Salazar to rule on the constitutionality of Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy during the 2025-2026 term.

  • The Expiration of Telehealth Extensions
    Mar 4, 2025|1 min read

    The most recent telehealth extension is set to expire on Monday, March 31, 2025. Along with our coalition partners, we have engaged congressional leaders to highlight the critical need for telehealth services...

  • Government Funding Deadline Quickly Approaching
    Mar 4, 2025|1 min read

    As we approach the midpoint of the 2025 federal fiscal year (FY), the federal government continues to operate under a Continuing Resolution (CR) set to expire on Friday, March 14.

Media Mentions


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. ÀÖ²©´«Ã½President Elect Victoria Kress and Shari Moody, discuss how care givers can manage their depression and how they can deal with family members.

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.