About

The purpose of the NORTHERN METRO COUNSELING ASSOCIATION is identical to that of the TEXAS COUNSELING ASSOCIATION and the AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION:

1. To enhance individual human development by:
   • informing the public about human development concerns;
   • cooperating with other organizations to achieve mutual objectives;
   • removing barriers to human development;
   • promoting social policy that enhances human development; and
   • supporting legislation that enhances human development.
2. To advance the counseling and human development profession by:
   • influencing graduate education standards;
   • promoting ethical and responsible professional practice;
   • demanding high standards of professional conduct;
   • conducting professional education programs;
   • promoting research;
   • publishing professional literature;
   • conducting professional meetings; and
   • supporting legislation that is compatible with association goals and tax status.

• Advance your knowledge, expertise and CEU credits by
• attending local professional development opportunities!
• Celebrate an affordable annual membership rate $20!
• Expand your networking circles by meeting other local professionals working in the community and in the schools!
• Enhance your presentation skills by becoming actively involved in presenting at an NMCA professional conference!
• Interface with local counseling associates at professional social functions!
• Join as a student and pay only $15 annually for membership plus discounted rates on local conferences and educational opportunities!
• Discover future job opportunities by meeting professionals and other students!
• Access local job postings on our website!