Start Your Career with Clarity
If you’re a graduate student or early-career counselor working toward licensure in New York State, NYMHCA membership connects you to the information, advocacy, and professional network that shape your career—this is where you learn how to make the most of it.
Starting Out Comes with a Learning Curve
From understanding licensure requirements to keeping up with evolving regulations and building your professional identity, the path into mental health counseling in New York is not always straightforward. NYMHCA helps you stay informed, connected, and better prepared for what comes next.
Benefits That Support You as a Student—or When You’re Just Getting Started
NYMHCA membership gives students and early-career counselors access to practical benefits that help them navigate the profession with more confidence from the start.
- Free professional liability insurance for student members
- Free CE of the Month and discounted continuing education opportunities
- Updates on licensure requirements, legislation, and diagnostic privilege
- Access to a statewide network of counselors, chapters, and professional connections
Membership Options for Where You Are Right Now
| Student Membership | $65–80 / year | For graduate- and doctoral-level students who are not yet license-eligible. |
| New Professional Membership | $90–115 / year | For recent graduates and professionals who are not yet licensed. |
Get Guidance from Those Who’ve Been There
NYMHCA’s Mentoring Program connects students, recent graduates, and counselors seeking guidance with experienced licensed professionals for support, perspective, and professional growth.
