Founded in 1947, the Texas Counseling Association (TCA) is the largest and most established, state-wide professional association for professional counselors. TCA supports those who provide services in private practice; at elementary and secondary schools; on college campuses; in criminal justice settings; at community mental health centers, hospitals, nursing homes and managed care facilities; and in other settings across Texas. As a dynamic, member-driven association, TCA provides leadership, exclusive member benefits and advocacy for the counseling profession, while supporting optimal development and mental health for all.