Membership

$70

Professional Membership

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Membership in the New Mexico Counseling Association is open to persons with primary responsibilities or interests in counseling or human development. They recognize that all people need help and advisement as they experience life’s normal stages and transitions. Counselors and human development specialists help people of all ages, cultures, and physical capabilities reach their maximum potential in their personal lives, education, and career.

Membership Options

We offer two types of memberships Regular/Professional Members and Student */ Retired Members. All memberships include a free opt-in membership to the NM Counselors for Advocacy and Social Justice (NMCASJ) division.

*Note: Students are required to use their student email address to sign-up for their NMCA membership.

        Price
  Regular / Professional   $70
 Student / Retired  $35

Membership Benefits

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NMCA Membership offers many benefits including access to exclusive resources, networking opportunities, professional development, and participation in events that enhance personal and organizational growth.

Members Only Website

NMCA members will be able to gain access to specific resources, recorded webinars and other helpful professional information directly on our website.

Members will also have access to a community board for mental health related jobs, resources and student survey opportunities.

More Information

  • Understanding our four Types Of Individual Voting Membership

    • Professional members: Professional members hold a master’s degree or higher in counseling or a closely related field from an accredited institution when the degree was awarded by one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. Professional members must present proof of academic credentials upon request.

    • Regular members: are individuals whose interests and activities are consistent with those of the association but are not qualified for professional membership.

    • Retired members: are eligible for continued membership at a reduced fee if they have retired from the counseling profession.

    • Students: are eligible for membership if they are enrolled in a minimum of six graduate credit hours or nine undergraduate credit hours per semester leading toward a degree in counseling or a counseling-related field. Verification by the student and the student’s professor is required.

  • Division Membership
    NMCA has one active division:

    • New Mexico Counselors for Advocacy and Social Justice (NMCASJ)

    CASJ is the State branch of National Counselors for Social Justice (CSJ) an organization of counselors who believe social justice and advocacy are critical to the counseling profession, de-stigmatization of mental health, and creating an equitable society. Learn more at nmcasj.org

    For questions or would more information, please contact info@nmcasj.org

    We are always looking to increase involvement and restart divisions. Learn More

  • We’re here to help. Please contact our Membership Chair

    Please note: NMCA has no full-time staff, we will respond to your request within 10 business days.