The Wyoming Counseling Association
a branch of the American Counseling Association
PROUDLY SUPPORTING WYOMING COUNSELORS
WHO WE ARE
The Wyoming Counseling Association (WCA) is a nonprofit, professional organization with the purpose of advocating for the counseling profession and supporting counselors across the state in their work and continuing education.
WCA started out as the Wyoming Personnel and Guidance Association in 1954, under the direction of Dr. Lyle L. Miller. At that time, Dr. Miller was head of the Department of Guidance and Counseling at the University of Wyoming. Counselors from many areas of expertise now come together for the purpose of collaborating about current research, trends, policies and programs within the counseling profession.
WCA membership includes counselors in private practice, addiction specialists, play therapists, school counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, community mental health therapists, and those in student affairs and college counseling. Being aware of current systems of care across Wyoming aids counselors in working together cooperatively, and enhancing the quality of service provided to clients. The Wyoming School Counseling Association is a branch of WCA.
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WCA is a branch of the American Counseling Association
The American Counseling Association (ACA) is committed to nondiscrimination and to the prevention of harassment in all forms—verbal, physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological—including protections for transgender, gender non-conforming, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
As a branch of ACA, the Wyoming Counseling Association is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion among its membership and to advocating for the needs of all those served by counselors in Wyoming, particularly those who have experienced marginalization and oppression based on their identities.
WCA hosts an annual fall conference providing high-quality continuing education.
Our training opportunities meet qualifications for continuing education for the state of Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board and the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Leadership
Development
Join the WCA Board
We actively encourage members at all career stages, including graduate students and early career professionals, to consider board service.
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Board members help guide:
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Legislative priorities
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Conference planning
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Membership growth initiatives
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Ethics and professional standards discussions
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Strategic planning for the profession statewide
Serving on the WCA Board is a meaningful way to:
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Elevate your professional voice
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Contribute to systems level change
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Gain experience that strengthens resumes, academic portfolios, and leadership trajectories
Interested in leadership?
We would love to connect with you about current openings, committee involvement, or future board nominations.
“Adherence to the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice shall be a condition of membership in the Wyoming Counseling Association.”
NOTE: It is important you use a PERSONAL email address to sign up.
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School and employer emails often block automated messages or expire after graduation or job changes. Members are responsible for receiving & retaining CE certificates and license-related communications. The WCA does not retain that for you.