Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association

01/13/2026

How stressed are counselors in your area of the state? What solutions do you identify to help with the rising mental health crisis?

According to the following article, our profession is in high demand, and many are struggling due to limited resources.

https://thebeaconnews.org/stories/2025/12/03/missouris-mental-health-system-is-flawed-advocates-say/

01/05/2026

Register Here:
https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/courtroom-ready

Friday, February 6th, 2026
11AM - 1PM
Zoom

Feel the Power in Being Courtroom Ready
Therapists have a 100% chance of being subpoenaed at some point in their career. Yet, graduate programs and clinical practices are often avoidant of the court system. By avoiding courtroom conversations, counselors hold a perceived fear around the court process. Join us for this training to learn how to empower counselors to be courtroom ready. Judges and attorneys value a counselor’s expertise, especially when they are prepared for court. Working with a Missouri Judge in 2025, Rebecca began to inquire about what courtrooms needed for therapists to show up ready to court. This training is a derivative of that conversation.

Learning Objectives

Generalized Knowledge and Terminology. Ever wonder what some of the words mean on a subpoena? Learn a basic knowledge of key terms as they apply to you, a counselor.

Missouri specific court room preparation. Learn about influential laws and practices that impact counselors within court processes.

Ethical Considerations. Understand your role and responsibilities as a counselor during court processes. This includes ethical and procedural boundaries within the testimony itself.

Strategies to Testimony. Learn how to mentally and physically prepare for court testimony with exercises designed to manage nerves, maintain professionalism, and manage the pressures of a court setting.

$35 for non-members. $20 for MMHCA members (use discount code found in the member portal).

01/05/2026

Register by Wednesday January 7th:
https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/supervisor-training-jan26

MMHCA provides Supervisor Training (required to supervise PLPCs) throughout the state. We have trained hundreds of LPCs to pass along their knowledge and expertise to the next generation of Professional Counselors.

In this workshop you will:

* Consider what ethical codes and principles guide the practice of supervision

* Get a simple review of state laws as apply to supervision

* Read about, discuss, and apply researched practices in distance supervision

* Distinguish between administrative and clinical supervision

* Learn effective qualities of and models of clinical supervision

* Identify your own challenges in supervision

* Practice skills of clinical supervision

* Consider common and unusual supervision scenarios

* Ask relevant questions and discuss supervision

01/05/2026

Sign up today: https://www.mmhca.com/training-events/parental-alienation

Parental Alienation (PA) affects an estimated 3.5 million children and 30 million parents in the U.S., making it a critical concern for mental health and child welfare professionals. This evidence-based training explores PA as a form of Psychological Maltreatment (PM), offering practical tools to recognize, assess, and intervene in high-conflict custody cases.

Participants will learn how PA aligns with the 6 forms of psychological maltreatment defined by APSAC, the 5 core criteria for PA, and the 17 alienating strategies identified by Dr. Amy J.L. Baker. The session also covers DSM-5 codes, severity levels, ACES research, and clinical applications. Through Cheryl Mefferd’s personal story and Shari Linger’s professional insight, attendees will gain both a human and clinical perspective on this often-misunderstood issue—equipping them to support affected families with greater clarity, compassion, and confidence.

12/30/2025

Happy New Year from MMHCA. What are your thoughts on New Year's resolutions? Is this a topic you see much with clients?
Here's an article from Psychology Today on the topic of setting resolutions and the deeper work needed to help create meaningful change: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychology-insights-for-a-new-world/202512/the-hidden-forces-behind-new-years-resolutions

12/24/2025

MMHCA wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. Thank you for your contributions to the counseling profession and all that you do for the many clients we all serve. During this season, take a moment to pause, reflect, and hold admiration for the important ways we show up for clients, colleagues, family and friends.

12/03/2025

More details coming soon for registration

09/26/2025

Thank you Dr. Cables! We loved your presentation at the 2025 MMHCA conference, and we look forward to future collaboration! 💚

09/25/2025

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Missouri Mental Health Counselors Association is your voice in Jefferson City for LPC's. Please complete the survey link above to help us advocate for your stance on these HOT TOPICS!

09/23/2025

Thank you MMHCA 2025 Conference Attendees! We appreciate your advocacy for our profession and continuing education designed for Missouri LPC's!

09/22/2025

It is and we are spotlighting AATBS by Triad! Triad provides AMHCA members generous discounts on Counseling Exam Prep Packages and Continuing Education Subscriptions. Check out those member benefits and more at https://www.amhca.org/members/benefits!

09/22/2025

MMHCA Members - Please checkout Lakeland Behavioral Health System’s acute care services.

Recovery sometimes requires more intensive support. Inpatient treatment gives patients a safe and structured place to begin healing. Share to spread awareness about acute treatment. Visit our website to learn more!