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Fall conference will be held November 4 – 6, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi. Registration is now available under the conference tab. 

 

Welcome to the Mississippi Counseling Association!

The Mississippi Counseling Association supports both Licensed Professional Counselors and Professional School Counselors across the state through advocacy, education, ethics consultation, and much more.

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On this page you will find the following as you scroll: 

2026 Gulf Coast Fall Workshop Registration

Psychosocial Development: Learn as We Grow — From Toddlers to Retirement & Beyond Registration

Tombigbee and Northeast 2026 Fall Workshop

Links to MCA Apparel Ordering Options

MCA Executive Director & Contact Information 

Membership Joining and/or Renewal Forms & Links

 

 The Gulf Coast Counseling Association will conduct a Fall 2026 Professional Development Workshop on September 25, 2026, from 8:30-3:30. The workshop will address anxiety, drug use, suicide prevention, ethics and wellness. The workshop will be held at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 2300 US-90, Gautier, MS 39553 The cost of the workshop will be: MCA Members $25 Non-Members $175 Participants will have the opportunity to earn 5 contact hours and 0.5 CEUs.

Click here to Register. 

 2026 Fall Gulf Coast Workshop Flyer

 

 

Mark your calendars! The Capitol Region's Annual Fall Conference, Psychosocial Development: Learn as We Grow — From Toddlers to Retirement & Beyond, is coming on September 25, 2026, and we can't wait to see you there!

This year's theme, A Reflective Look at Counseling Across the Lifespan, brings together sessions designed for counselors in every setting, school counseling, community mental health, private practice, rehabilitation, and beyond. Whatever population you serve, there's a session built for you:

Never Too Old to Play: Understanding the Importance of Play Through Erikson's Stages of Development — Dr. Kenisha Gordon, PhD, M.Ed

Bridging the Gap: Effective Counseling Strategies for Adolescents and Emerging Adults (Ages 15–20) — Kensley May, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH

Psychosocial Aspects for Counseling Xennials and Millennials — Dr. Angelica Woods-Smith, CRC, LPC-MHSP (TN)

Geriatric Counseling Overview and Treatment Approaches — Nancy McFarland

Beyond Retirement: Preparing with Purpose for What Comes Next — Heather Norton, Ed.S., LPC-S, NBCC, BC-TMH


Best part? Participants can earn 5 CEs for attending. This is a great way to stay sharp and stay compliant while learning from an incredible lineup of speakers.


Event Details
Date: September 25, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Hinds Behavioral Health Services Conference Center, 3450 Highway 80 W, Jackson, MS 39209
Cost:  $20 for MCA members | $170 for non-members (lunch included!)

Registration closes September 18th, so don't wait — spots will fill up fast!

We'd love for you to join us for a day of connection, growth, and reflection across every stage of the counseling journey. See you there! Click here to register. 

 

 
The Tombigbee and Northeast regions of the Mississippi Counseling Association invite you to join us for our 2026 Fall Workshop on Friday, October 2, 2026: 

“Mind, Body, and Heart: Tools for the Journey - Building a Compassionate Counseling Toolbox Through Grief, Play, and Yoga"

This engaging professional development opportunity invites counseling professionals to explore whole-person approaches to healing and discover practical tools they can bring into their clinical work. 

Together, we’ll explore:

Grief- compassionate tools for navigating loss and life transitions through the ages

Yoga- mind-body practices that support regulation, resilience, and well-being

Play- creativity, connection, and therapeutic possibility in mental health and school settings

Come learn, connect, and leave with new ideas and applicable tools for your counseling toolbox. We hope you'll join us for a day of growth and renewal!

This workshop will be help at the University of Mississippi Tupelo Campus (1918 Briar Ridge Road, Tupelo, MS 38804) from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm. 

Click here to register for this workshop. 
2026 Tombigbee and Northeast Fall Workshop Flyer

 

We are excited to announce the MCA Store! Below you can see options available for purchase. We would love for you to purchase your favorite items by clicking here. 

 
 
  

Executive Director: Jayme Sullivan

Office Hours:

Monday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Email: [email protected]

Phone Number: 769-308-7925

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 5827, Brandon, MS 39047

 

MCA needs you!

MCA is only as strong as our members. Your membership will strengthen MCA and give you access to education, information, and networking with counselors across the state.

Click here to print a membership form.  Mail the completed form with your payment to:  MCA Office, P.O. Box 5827, Brandon, MS 39047.

If you wish to join or renew online, you can click the button below for the digital form. You must login to your existing account or create an account for the digital form to appear. 

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Need help? Contact the MCA executive office at [email protected]