October 29, 2024 - All Ohio Counselor's Conference Save the Date

We at Teal Saguaro Wellness are excited to share that the Ohio Counseling Association’s Annual Conference is quickly approaching, and it promises to be one of the most valuable professional gatherings of the year. This annual event is known for bringing together counselors, social workers, educators, and mental health professionals from across the state to learn, collaborate, and recharge. It is a chance to step away from the daily demands of our work and immerse ourselves in fresh ideas, practical tools, and meaningful connections.

• Location: Embassy Suites - Dublin, Ohio

• Date: Friday, October 29-31, 2025

• Registration: https://oca.events/

This year, the conference will feature a wide range of workshops, keynote addresses, and breakout sessions designed to support both new and seasoned clinicians. You’ll find opportunities to explore innovative treatment strategies, dig into current research, and strengthen skills that you can take directly back into your practice.

We are proud to share that Kaela Vance, LPCC-S, owner of Teal Saguaro Wellness, will be presenting at this year’s conference. Kaela is honored to contribute to the collective knowledge of our profession and is looking forward to engaging with colleagues during her session. She believes that conferences like this "help counselors grow not only as clinicians but also as grounded, resilient individuals who can serve clients with greater clarity, compassion, and care."

Beyond the formal sessions, the conference creates space to connect with colleagues across Ohio—building relationships that often lead to lasting support, referral partnerships, and a stronger sense of community in the field.

We are also thrilled that the Central Ohio Counseling Association (COCA) will have a presence at the event. If you’ve attended their coffee & consultations or clinician connection socials, you already know how much they value building professional community here in Central Ohio. At the OCA conference, COCA will be there to extend that mission statewide—connecting with members, sharing resources, and reminding us all that collaboration makes us stronger.

Events like the OCA Annual Conference remind us why we do this work—not only because of the lives we impact, but also because of the community of dedicated, caring professionals who walk alongside us. Together, we grow stronger, and together, we can continue to bring healing, hope, and resilience to the communities we serve.