Welcome to the North Central Ohio Counseling Association!
“The mission of the North Central Ohio Counseling Association is to beneficently and creatively support the growth of our diverse, local counselors through professional development, networking, leadership, and advocacy.”
We are an organization of professional clinical counselors, career counselors, school counselors, and counselor educators and supervisors. Our goals are to provide a forum for collegiality among professionals and to advance the counseling profession in the State of Ohio.
04/08/2026
ACA’s National Conference is coming to Columbus this year, and we feel like local legends! 🤩 NCOCA Leaders are showing up on the National stage. Join President-Elect Victoria Frazier on Saturday as she co-presents on the importance of play 🛝 and Student Liaison Shannon O’Mara for a poster presentation on Friday covering eating disorders.
What niche are you excited to learn more about? 🤔🧠
03/27/2026
Thanks to YOU 🌟 our networking event was a resounding success! We were floored to have 30 counselors attend and network with us. Thank you for sharing snacks, stories, and listening as we shared what OCA has to offer you. 🧠 We are so thankful to get to explore the museum together and update our headshots with 📸 Your enthusiasm has invigorated us!
03/20/2026
It’s almost here! Join us TOMORROW for our FREE Networking Event at from 1-3pm 🧠 Swipe to see details from 📸 headshots to 🚗 parking. Open to all counselors — NCOCA members and non-members alike. We hope to see you there!
🎉 Calling all counseling professionals! 🎉
Join Lauren Collins-Knight, President of NCOCA, for an exclusive Networking Event you won’t want to miss! 🤝✨
📅 Date: March 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: National Museum of Psychology, Akron, OH 🧠🏛️
Here’s what’s waiting for you:
📸 Free professional headshots with – perfect for LinkedIn & beyond
🤝 Networking opportunities – meet fellow counselors & professionals
☕ Light refreshments – snacks & drinks to keep the energy up
🏛️ Tour of the National Museum of Psychology – explore psychology in a whole new way at
Whether you’re a member of NCOCA or just curious, this is your chance to connect, learn, and shine! ✨
Spaces are limited, so mark your calendar and come ready to network! 💬💼
03/16/2026
Networking • Snacks • Headshots — Will we see you there? 🙂↕️ Let us know by filling out our RSVP form found in our link tree! PS: it’s FREE for members and non-members alike 🤝 Bring a friend, colleague, or some solo and connect with someone new. 🗓️ See you Saturday!
02/24/2026
Join NCOCA for our “Night at the Museum” Networking Event! NCOCA is excited to host at the National Museum for the History of Psychology right here in Akron, Ohio. Come explore exhibits and the history behind the profession with colleagues, network while enjoying light refreshments, and have the opportunity to update your professional headshot with Hardesty Photo and Film! Open to all counselors - NCOCA members and non-members alike. Bring a friend, colleague, or come solo and network with someone new. We hope to see you there!