ALCA Mourns the Loss of its Long-Time Executive Director, Dr. Ervin “Chip” Wood

​Dr. Wood gained his angel wings quite suddenly on November 25, 2020. He brought such light and empowerment to the Alabama Counseling Association with over a quarter of a century of service as the ALCA Executive Director. He fostered ALCA’s development and growth as no one before has done so in its history.  Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Lin, and sons, Jason and Jonathan, and all of the Wood family.  

​Click here to read Dr. Wood’s obituary

Welcome to the Alabama Counseling Association
Welcome to the Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA)!  ALCA is a state branch of the American Counseling Association and the professional association for many types of counselors across Alabama.  The ALCA mission is to enhance human development throughout the lifespan and to promote public confidence and trust in the counseling profession.

ABEC Announcement

     The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling is currently undergoing several transitions which have resulted in a delay of processing licensing applications and renewals. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
     To assist in this transition, all LPC licensees whose license was due for renewal in July 2020 will have their renewal deadline extended to December 2020. Please be assured that the ABEC office staff and board members are working diligently towards implementing an effective and efficient system that will streamline the licensing process. We thank you in advance for your patience and for your ongoing commitment to providing competent and ethically sound counseling services to the great citizens of Alabama.  
     If you have any questions please feel free to contact Anna Barksdale, Board Chair, at anna.barksdale@abec.alabama.gov
ALCA
(state branch of ACA)
Denounces All Forms of Racism:
Black Lives Matter

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The Alabama Counseling Association (ALCA) expresses our sorrow for the Alabamians who have contracted Covid 19. Our hearts go out to those affected and to their caring families. We respectfully grieve with those who have lost their lives during this pandemic.  ALCA is the Alabama state branch of the American Counseling Association (ACA). ACA has provided some excellent resources for assistance during this troubling time of the Coronavirus pandemic. Please click here to see those valuable resources.

During this unusual time, ALCA and its members appreciates the actions of the Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC). This licensing board has issued a letter explaining changes made by their office to address this time of the Covid 19 pandemic. Please click here to read a copy of the letter. Thank you, ABEC, for making changes that assist Alabama counselors in continuing our professional work to address the mental health needs of Alabamians during the pandemic. ALCA maintains a positive stance as we look forward to a time when this pandemic will be history.


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