About Us

The South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) is a partnership of associations representing professional counselors who enhance human development by providing benefits, products and services to expand professional knowledge and expertise; to promote recognition of counselors to the public and media; and to represent member's interests before federal, state, and local government.

The South Dakota Counseling Association (SDCA) is a state branch of the American Counseling Association and provides professional services for counselors in South Dakota. Belonging to a professional organization is something all counselors should consider. Membership provides networking and professional development opportunities. Counseling is a rapidly changing field and it is imperative that professional counselors keep up with the changes. Membership in SDCA is a great way to stay on top of issues in the counseling field.

SDCA also has three Areas of Specialty which represent counselors who work in different settings and have special interests. These Areas of Specialty provide professional services for counselors as well. The Specialty Areas are the South Dakota Mental Health Counselor Association (SDMHCA); the South Dakota Native American Counselor Association (SDNACA); and the South Dakota School Counselor Association (SDSCA).

SDCA also consists of six committee areas covering a wide range of counseling related topics. These different committees provide leadership for all areas of counseling to enhance the work that is being done and continues to be done in the state of South Dakota. They are also a great way for counselors to get involved in SDCA and the counseling profession. SDCA highly encourages all counselors to consistently network with other counselors especially those who maybe close geographically to support one another in this important work.