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WELCOME TO THE

MARYLAND COUNSELING ASSOCIATION

A Branch of the American Counseling Association


We encourage you to read NBCC’s latest blog, The Potential Reclassification of Professional Degrees. It’s important to stay aware of changes that may impact our profession.

                                                                                                                                                                                     


                                                                                                                   Announcements

                                                                                       

The Maryland Counseling Association extends its sincere appreciation to our 2025 Conference vendors and sponsors for your invaluable support. Your partnership and contributions were instrumental in the success of this year’s event, fostering meaningful professional development and connection among Maryland’s counseling community. We are grateful for your continued commitment to advancing the mission and values of MCA.

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                    

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                            

 MCA leadership officers for 2025-2026!


President: Dr. Donnette Deigh

Past-President: Dr. Sabrina Taylor

President-Elect: Dr. Marybeth Heather

Treasurer: Dr. Sujata Ives

Treasurer Elect: Colin Byrd

Secretary: Dr. Lenese Stephens

Secretary-Elect: Dr. Cheryl Fisher

Member-at-Large: Irene Burks

Executive Director: Catherine Eaton



Now is an exciting time to consider joining MCA! 

MCA's mission is to promote public confidence and trust in the counseling profession and to influence policies that affect professional counselors and the welfare of the diverse clients they serve. 

We are currently planning new ways to provide services for our members and the community at large and need your ideas!

Why not take the step in joining MCA and considering work on one of our committees to make the world a better place through your care and expertise?

MCA supports professional counselors and counselors-in-training through a variety of professional development opportunities and support services.

See our upcoming events and resources webpages for helpful content!

Upcoming events!

                               Partnership

         We are so excited to be have a partnership with Walden University! For more information please click the link below.

                                                                                       

Dreaming of a brighter future? Walden’s Believe & Achieve Scholarship® rewards your progress with special tuition savings.

 

BACHELOR’S SAVINGS

Depending on program, earn one course for every three paid courses completed or up to 10 credits tuition-free, in course-based bachelor’s programs.*

Programs include:

  • *Bachelor of Social Work * BS in Human Services*, BS in Psychology*, or BS in Public Health*

 

MASTER’S SAVINGS

Receive up to 10 credits or four clinical practicum courses, up to 8 credits, tuition-free in select course-based master’s programs, based on specialization or path.*

Programs include:

 

  • Save up to $7,490 on MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - General*, or MS in School Counseling – General*
  • Save up to $6,490 on MS Clinical Psychology *
  • Save up to $5,550 on MS in Human Services*
  • Save up to $6,105 on Master of Social Work*
  • Save up to $5,900 on MS in Psychology *, MS in Psychology – ABA*, MS in Industrial and Organizational (I/O) Psychology*, MS in Forensic Psychology*, or MS in Developmental Psychology

 

DOCTORAL SAVINGS

Receive up to 5 credits or receive four clinical practicum courses, up to 8 credits, tuition- free at the end of the program in select doctoral programs, based on specialization or path.*

Programs include:

  • Save up to 5,000 on  Online PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision*,  PhD in Education*,  PhD in Psychology*, PhD in Clinical Psychology*, PhD in Developmental Psychology*, Doctor of Social Work*, or PhD in Social Work*

Learn more HERE or at Waldenu.edu/MCA


                                                                                  

                                                                                                                       Walden University




Maryland Counseling Association
915 Russell Ave, Suite B
Gaithersburg, MD 20879

240-401-8686

info@MDCounseling.org

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