Membership is an important factor of the counseling profession. It provides a professional network that exposes its members to current research, possible liability insurance, and relevant information about current legislation and issues.

Becoming a member of an organization also gives a counselor more of backing when taking a stance for advocacy – a foundational role of a counselor. The main organizations to join as a resident in Tennessee would be: the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), The American Counseling Association (ACA), and the Tennessee Licensed Professional Counselors Association (TLPCA) – Joining either one would provide great benefits.