New York Mental Health Counselors Association
Where Advocacy
Empowers Care
The collective voice for mental health counselors across New York State—protecting, elevating, and connecting our profession through advocacy, community, and professional development.
Information
Stay informed with clear, timely updates on legislation, licensure, and the issues shaping our profession.
Advocacy
A unified voice advocating for recognition, rights, and the future of our profession.
Networking
Connect with counselors across the state through local chapters, events, and shared opportunities.
Professional Development
Strengthen your practice with resources and opportunities designed to support your career growth.
Continuing Education
Access accredited CE opportunities that keep your skills current and your practice competitive.
Member Benefits
Why Join NYMHCA
Mental health counselors in New York face real barriers to recognition, scope of practice, and visibility within the broader healthcare system. NYMHCA exists to change that—serving as your collective voice in Albany while keeping you informed, connected, and equipped to grow in your career.
- Stay informed with real-time legislative and licensure updates
- Be represented through advocacy led by a registered lobbyist
- Earn CE and build your skills with discounted programs and free CE of the Month
- Connect statewide through chapters, committees, and the myNYMHCA network
Who We Serve
Find Your Path
Students & Early Career
Guidance, mentorship, and connection to help you navigate licensure and start your career with confidence.
Licensed Professionals
Stay informed, earn CE, and strengthen your voice as you grow alongside counselors across the state.
Educators & Faculty
Partner with NYMHCA to support your students and strengthen pathways into the profession.
Continuing Education
The NYMHCA Institute
A NYMHCA affiliate and approved provider of continuing education, offering live and on-demand training, certificates, and exam preparation for mental health professionals across New York and beyond.
Advocacy & News
From policy to progress, here’s how our profession is moving forward.
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NYMHCA Welcomes 2026 Legislative Session
NYMHCA is proud to announce the launch of our 2026 advocacy agenda as the New York State Legislature convenes for its new session. This year we are focusing on three priority areas: licensure portability, parity enforcement, and expanding access to mental health services in underserved communities.\n\nOur advocacy team will be in Albany throughout the session…
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Position Statement on Conversion Therapy and the Supreme Court’s Decision in Chiles v. Salazar
Background On March 31, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its 8-1 decision in Chiles v. Salazar, holding that Colorado’s Minor Conversion Therapy Law — which prohibited licensed mental health professionals from using talk therapy to attempt to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity — constitutes viewpoint-based regulation of speech in violation…
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Priority Legislation Expanding Access to Workers’ Compensation Advances in NYS Legislature
February 24, 2026 – The New York Mental Health Counselors Association (NYMHCA) is proud to announce that Assembly Bill A5894A, with companion Senate Bill S6912, has officially passed the New York State Assembly and is moving forward in the Senate. This legislation amends New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law to formally recognize licensed mental health counselors…
