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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

  • ÀÖ²©´«Ã½Statement on Conflict in Ukraine
    Feb 28, 2022|2 min read

    As advocates of the emotional needs of all people, along with our commitment to social justice, ÀÖ²©´«Ã½stands with people and organizations of conscience around the world in condemning the ongoing, unprovoked Russian incursion into Ukraine.

  • Edil Torres Rivera, PhD Elected as 72nd President of the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½
    Feb 16, 2022|2 min read

    Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, professor and Director of the Latinx Studies at Wichita State University, Kansas, has been elected to serve as the ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ (ACA) President-elect beginning July 1, 2022. Dr. Rivera will begin serving as ...

  • Statement on the Removal of The Voice of Counseling Podcast from Spotify
    Feb 15, 2022|1 min read

    The ÀÖ²©´«Ã½ has a long history embracing multiculturalism, diversity, equity and inclusion. Racist commentary and slurs do not reflect the values of ACA. We are aware that talk show personality Joe Rogan’s podcast has ...

Media Mentions

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.

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