The Louisiana Counseling Association (LCA), chartered in 1968, is a state branch of the American Association (ACA). LCA encompasses a broad spectrum of groups in the field of professional counseling and provides an opportunity for sharing and professional growth. There are ten divisions and one affiliate that are a part of LCA. The Louisiana Counseling Association represents LPCs, LMFTs, school counselors, college counselors, college educators, substance abuse counselors, career counselors, multicultural counselors, and religious counselors.