Hello Clinical Mental Health Community,
The Illinois Counseling Association (ICA) invites you to attend the 77th Annual ICA Conference, taking place November 6–8, 2025, at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, IL.
This year’s theme— “Liberation Counseling: The Continuity of Care”—challenges us to expand our impact as providers and reimagine counseling as part of a coordinated ecosystem of care. This is your opportunity to explore what it means to support client liberation through collaboration across disciplines, communities, and systems.
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What is ICA?
The Illinois Counseling Association is the leading source for counseling professionals in Illinois, offering:
• Timely updates on licensure requirements and legislative changes that impact your practice
• High-quality, on-demand continuing education options to meet your CE needs
• Statewide networking events to help you connect with other clinicians, supervisors, educators, and mental health advocates
• Advocacy and resources to support your work in an ever-evolving clinical landscape
Whether you’re in private practice, community mental health, or integrated care settings, ICA keeps you connected, informed, and equipped.
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Why Should You Attend?
Collaborate Across Systems
Our Pre-Conference Panel features a diverse range of professionals discussing how coordinated care across medical, legislative, educational, and community sectors can lead to better client outcomes.
Hear from Renowned Expert Dr. LaTonya Summers
In her keynote, “We Got Next Now: Counselors Who Learn, Lead, and Liberate,” Dr. Summers brings nearly 30 years of clinical experience to a bold message of leadership, cultural humility, and action—directly relevant to the realities you face as a clinician.
Get the Latest Research + Best Practices
From evidence-based strategies to emerging models of care, sessions will equip you with practical tools for immediate use in your clinical work.
Celebrate and Connect
Attend our Awards Ceremony to honor excellence in the field, network with colleagues, and enjoy free appetizers and a complimentary professional headshot—perfect for your professional materials or LinkedIn.
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Join the ICA Community
As a provider, staying connected to your professional association means staying ahead—both for your clients and your own development.
Register for the Conference
If you haven’t joined ICA yet, we highly encourage you to become a member:
Learn more about ICA membership here
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Key Dates
• Proposal Deadline: May 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM
• Conference Dates: November 7–8, 2025 (Pre-conference: Nov 6)
• Location: Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, Northbrook, IL
• Submit Your Proposal Here »
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For questions, feel free to reach out to ICA Office Manager Kristin Carlson at
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Let’s connect, grow, and transform the future of clinical care—together—where the future of counseling is being reimagined.
Warmly,
Dr. Nicole L. Thompson
Also check out other Health & Wellness events in Northbrook.
