FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does ICA offer Internships?

Internships are not currently offered by ICA yet we do promote and advertise sites that do!  As a current student or new professional, you may be interested sharing about employment opportunities or think about applying for our Emerging Leaders program.

2. Can I do community service through ICA?

We currently do not have a program set up specifically for community service yet welcome volunteers to serve on our committees that provide community and professional services throughout the year.  Feel free to take a look at the Board of Directors under the Home page to see where you might want to volunteer and reach out to our ICA President, icapresident@indianacounseling.org, to see what you can do to help.

3. Does ICA offer professional development for all mental health practitioners?

Yes!  We provide workshops, webinars, and our annual conference for all mental health practitioners interested in those topics.  You can search for events under the Professional Development tab.  If you are a licensed mental health professional, we welcome your interest in presenting. If you have a topic that you believe will be helpful, please contact our Executive Director, Carissa Lopez-Bockus, at execdirector@indianacounseling.org.

4. Can I advertise through ICA?

Absolutely!  We welcome advertisements for our quarterly newsletter, e-communications with ICA membership, and through the website. 

5. Will ICA help me to obtain licensure?

No - we cannot help you to obtain licensure or answer questions related to what is required by the state of Indiana.  Please check the licensing board website to obtain information that will be current and accurate.  You may also be interested in taking a look at our Resources page for more information. 

6. Does ICA help students?

Yes, we do!  ICA is extremely interested in helping students to network, connect, and prepare for post-graduate work as a mental health practitioner.  We invite students to contact us with questions and feedback, as well as apply for our Emerging Leaders program that engages students in a wide variety of professional activities and support.

7. Does ICA host a conference or workshops?

Yes, we do!  ICA also hosts professional development workshops and webinars that are of interest to all mental health practitioners.  Our annual conference usually occurs in October/November of the year and we are always looking for new volunteers to help plan for that event. If you are interested in volunteering to help with the Conference, please contact our President at icapresident@indianacounseling.org.

8. How do I get involved in ICA leadership?

We want you! New members and leaders help to keep ICA fresh and connected with the community.  If you are interested in ICA leadership, it will be important for you to become a member and to consider what kind of work you are interested in doing.  Contact the ICA President at icapresident@indianacounseling.org to see what opportunities may be available.

9. What does it cost to join ICA?

ICA works very hard to keep membership economical.  There are many different levels of membership to meet that effort.  You can find information on membership benefits and cost here.

10. Does ICA do anything for the community?

ICA exists to provide a service to the Indiana community at large.  We hope to advocate for parents, students, teachers, law enforcement, medical personnel, and mental health practitioners in our state with the objective to expand services for children, the elderly, the oppressed, and people who are hurting.  ICA cares about issues of diversity and advocates on behalf of the needy and the marginalized with representatives in our house and senate. Join us to work toward a stronger, healthier community!

11. How does ICA advocate for me?

ICA pays close attention to current events and happenings in our state that are likely to impact you.  If you have a concern or problem that you don't feel is being addressed by your counselor or the mental health profession in general, we want to know about it.  Consider joining ICA to help us to support and encourage you to become your best self.  

If you don't find the answer to your question here, please contact us at execdirector@indianacounseling.org.