NMCA 2027 Conference
Counseling with Confidence:
Guiding Growth in the Southwest
March 2027 | More information coming soon
Conference Schedule
8am-5pm
More information coming soon!
Subject to change
The New Mexico Counseling Association (NMCA) invites mental health professionals, educators, and researchers holding a master’s degree or higher to submit presentation proposals for the 2027 Annual Conference, taking place March 12–13, 2027, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
This annual event serves as a premier forum for professional development, clinical collaboration, and the dissemination of evidence-based practices. Presenting offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the advancement of the counseling profession and share valuable insights with peers from across the region.
Presentation Formats and Topics
We welcome proposals for 60-minute, 90-minute and 120-minute educational sessions addressing a diverse range of relevant topics, including:
Advanced clinical interventions and modalities
Ethics, legal issues, and professional advocacy
Multicultural counseling and culturally responsive practices
Counselor supervision, education, and training
Trauma-informed care and crisis intervention
Call for Proposals: NMCA 2027 Annual Conference
Sponsorship
The Annual Counseling Conference in New Mexico brings together mental health professionals, school counselors, educators, and students from across the Southwest and beyond for 2 days of professional development, networking, and inspiration.
Ready to make an impact and connect with New Mexico’s counseling community in 2027? Take action now—sponsorship spots are limited! Apply early and secure your place.
Thank you 2026 Sponsors!
Each year we select art from a local artist to represent the conference and offer the artist a booth to showcase their work. We invite artists to submit original artwork that captures the spirit of confidence, growth, resilience, connection, and the unique beauty and culture of the Southwest.
The selected artwork will become the visual identity of our 2027 conference and will be featured across promotional materials, digital platforms, conference signage, merchandise, and other event materials. We kindly ask the the artist donate the original framed piece to NMCA for the conference event.
As a thank you, the selected artist will receive:
A complimentary 2-day vendor booth at the NMCA Annual Conference in Albuquerque on March 12–13, 2027, to showcase and sell their artwork.
Recognition as the featured conference artist across conference materials and promotional content.
Conference Art
The Community Impact Award honors a counselor/therapist who goes above and beyond to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities in New Mexico. This award recognizes a professional whose work demonstrates exceptional leadership, advocacy, service, and lasting positive impact beyond their direct clinical role. Whether through community projects, outreach, education, advocacy efforts, innovative programs, or meaningful partnerships, this counselor embodies the spirit of service and elevates the counseling profession within their community.
This award is presented annually at the NMCA Conference. Nominees are submitted by members of the community and the award recipient is selected by the Conference Planning Committee. The winner is awarded a year membership to NMCA.
Community Impact Award
Every year NMCA invites graduate students from around New Mexico to Volunteer at our Annual Conference. This is a great opportunity to network, learn, and get exposure to your peers in the counseling field. We work to make sure that our Volunteers have the opportunity to attend sessions of their interest during the conference. We encourage you to take part in this amazing experience!