& The South Carolina School Counselor Association
Leadership. Advocacy. Education.
NEW Partnership with ICANotes - 15% off for LIFE for SCCA Members with a new account. ALSO 5 FREE Virtual CEs! Check your Monthly Member Newsletter for more info!
We have started forming a Graduate Student Committee - interested? Send an email to us at gradstudentscca@gmail.com.
Are you a school counselor who wants to get more involved? Check out The South Carolina School Counselor Association - a division of the SCCA!
Events
🎟️ Join us for Mental Health Awareness Night with the Columbia Fireflies on Aug. 29 at 7:05 PM!
SCCA Members get up to 4 free tickets — quantities are limited and not guaranteed. Waitlist available if we sell out.
Let’s raise awareness and enjoy a night at the ballpark! ⚾💚
What: Ethical Practice of Suicide Assessment & Safety Planning
Where: Francis Marion Hotel, Carolina Ballroom - Charleston, SC
When: September 12th, 9am - 3:45pm
CEs: 5
Cost: $75 - $125
What: Billing Made Simple: Demystifying Mental Health Claims for Clinicians
Where: Virtual on TPN.Health
When: September 15th, 1pm - 2pm
CEs: 1
Cost: FREE for SCCA Members, low-cost for non-members
SC LPC Supervisor Bundle
From Neurocounseling & Consulting Services, PLLC
Earn 12 total hours of Continuing Education (CEs) to maintain your Approved Supervisor designation in South Carolina! The course bundle includes 6 hours of Supervision Ethics, and 6 additional hours related to Supervision.
More information and to register click here.
News & Notes
See the SCCA's Statement on the Importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) by clicking here.
Registration for the 2026 SCCA Conference is now OPEN!
**School Counselors Click here**
Interested in presenting at our 2026 Conference? Well, as of April 1st, our presentation proposal form is open! The 2026 SCCA Conference will be February 18th - 20th in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC!
Due Dates:
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Learning Summit (formerly Pre-Conference) Presentation Proposals due by Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
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Regular Conference Presentation Proposals due by Wednesday, October 1st, 2025.
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Graduate Student Poster Presentations due by Friday, October 31st, 2025.
Quick Links
Current Board Activities
Your SCCA Executive Board is currently working on:
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Creating in-person CE events outside of our annual conference
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Planning our annual conference
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Working the the SC Coalition for Safer Schools
Membership Information
Professional Membership - $45
Student Membership - $25
Do you have specific membership related questions? Ask away! Email us at sccounselingassocmembership@gmail.com!
Check out our latest Legislative Brief!
SCCA Member Benefits
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Expanding your social and professional network
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Offering professional development and continuing education credits conveniently on-line, across the state, and at our annual conference
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Linking you through our Palmetto Counselor Newsletter, our Speakers Bureau, Career Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Directories – Find-a-Counselor, Find-a-Supervisor, Find-an-Internship Site, Spotlight on Counselors and MORE
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Increasing visibility and unification of the counseling profession through advocacy, education, and professional development and enhancing your professional identity through membership in your passion or work setting divisions
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Lobbying efforts through the support of SCCA and ACA to advocate and support your professional role
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Lifetime 15% discount on ICANotes for new accounts!
The South Carolina Counseling Association
is a proud state branch of the
American Counseling Association.
South Carolina Counseling Association (SCCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2041.
Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. SCCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
SCCA-146A Withers, Rock Hill, SC 29733, 803-323-2456,
Email: jordanje@winthrop.edu;
Website: www.sccounselor.org
Celebrating 61 years as the Professional Association
for South Carolina's Counselors.
President’s Welcome
Welcome to the South Carolina Counseling Association!
I’m honored to serve as your SCCA President this year. Whether you're a long-time member, new to the profession, or exploring ways to get more involved I’m glad you’re here. This community is what makes the SCCA strong, and I believe this is the year we grow even deeper together.
This year, we’ll be working to expand opportunities for involvement and build up leaders from within. If you’ve ever wanted to get more involved whether it’s leading a committee, joining a webinar, or simply connecting with other professionals I hope you’ll take that step with us!
Thank you for the work you do every day. It matters and so do you. I look forward to a year of connection, growth, and purpose as we stay rooted together.
With Warm Appreciation,
Kiersten
Kiersten Warfield, M.Ed., LPC, LCMHC
President 2025-2026, South Carolina Counseling Association
Our theme for the year is simply: Rooted.
It reflects our commitment to staying grounded in who we are as professionals and as people. Through everything we do from our counseling sessions to our advocacy efforts we are called to lead with clarity, integrity, and connection. As we look toward the future of the profession and our association, I want to center our work around three ideas:
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Rooted in Practice – Our work is meaningful because it’s grounded in theory, ethics, and empathy. We honor the foundation of our profession and the wisdom that guides our day-to-day practice.
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Rooted and Reflective – We grow best when we make time to pause and reflect. This year, I encourage all of us to create space for learning, listening, and intentional growth.
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Rooted in Purpose – The heart of SCCA’s mission is to serve and educate. We advocate for counselors and the communities we support, and we’re focused on building systems that help current and future leaders grow.
Kiersten Warfield, M.Ed., LPC, LCMHC
2025-2026 SCCA President