At NABC, our divisions offer a vibrant space for counselors to deepen their expertise, collaborate with like-minded professionals, and drive innovation within their specialized fields. By joining a division, you gain access to:

Specialized Resources: Curated tools, research, and best practices tailored to your focus area
Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers who share your professional passions
Professional Development: Exclusive webinars, conferences, and trainings
Advocacy and Leadership: Shape conversations that advance your specialty

Affordable Access

Your NABC membership includes participation in up to two divisions. Limiting membership to two divisions encourages meaningful involvement and active engagement in each division’s work and activities.

Current Active Divisions

Below are our active divisions, each with a direct link to learn more and join.

Forensic Counseling Division

Serves counselors working with criminal offenders in correctional and community settings. Members explore issues related to recidivism, relapse prevention, criminal behavior, and co-occurring mental health needs.
Visit the Forensic Counseling Division here.

Faith and Spirituality Division

Supports the integration of spirituality within mental health by offering education, resources, and dialogue on the importance of mind and soul in Black communities.
Visit the Faith and Spirituality Division here.

Marriage and Family Division

Promotes counselors dedicated to strengthening the health of families, couples, and individuals by offering training, support, and advocacy.
Visit the Marriage and Family Division here.

Sexuality, Intimacy, and Sexual Wellness Division

Facilitates communication, support, and advocacy for Black sexologists and professionals addressing sexual disorders, sexual wellness, and culturally informed approaches to intimacy.
Visit the Sexuality, Intimacy, and Sexual Wellness Division here.

Queer Equity and Affirmative Counseling Division

Provides resources, education, and community for therapists who specialize in LGBTQIA-affirming care within Black communities.
Visit the Queer Equity and Affirmative Counseling Division here.

Grief and Trauma Division

Raises awareness about the impact of unaddressed grief and trauma in Black communities and provides training and culturally grounded resources for healing.
Visit the Grief and Trauma Division here.

Afro-Latino Division

Supports therapists and clients of Afro-Latino descent by honoring the diversity of identities and experiences across Afro-Latino communities. Offers advocacy, dialogue, and culturally relevant resources.
Visit the Afro-Latino Division here.

Men’s Division

Addresses the mental health needs of Black men and supports Black male counselors by offering advocacy, resources, community, and culturally responsive care strategies.
Visit the Men’s Division here.

Greeks Division

Recognizes the influence of Black Greek Letter Organizations in community leadership and counseling. Provides a space to integrate BGLO values with professional excellence, mentorship, and service.
Visit the Greeks Division here.

Addiction Treatment and Recovery Division

Supports counselors working in addiction treatment by exploring emerging trends, challenges, and culturally grounded strategies for supporting recovery in Black communities.
Visit the Addiction Treatment and Recovery Division here.

College and Career Counseling Division

Brings together professionals focused on student success and provides resources for academic, social, career, and personal development across the lifespan.
Visit the College and Career Counseling Division here.

Military and Veterans’ Health Division

Supports the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of Black service members, veterans, military families, and clinicians with military experience.
Visit the Military and Veterans’ Health Division here.

Seasoned Greens (Retired) Division

Designed for counselors who have significantly reduced or concluded their direct or administrative service but wish to remain engaged. This division honors their continued contributions and provides space for mentorship, legacy work, and meaningful presence in the profession.
Visit the Seasoned Greens Division here.

Children’s Services Division

Provides support, advocacy, and professional development for counselors serving children, adolescents, and families. Includes subdivisions focused on school counseling and play therapy.
Visit the Children’s Services Division here.

Expressive Arts Division

Supports Black counselors integrating visual arts, music, dance, literature, movement, and other creative modalities into mental health practice. Offers education, community, and advocacy for expressive arts clinicians.
Visit the Expressive Arts Division here.

Students and Residents Division

Provides training, mentoring, resources, and advocacy for counseling students and those moving toward licensure.

For Students:
Supports internship readiness by connecting students to supervised experience and essential professional resources.

For Residents:
Supports postgraduate training and clinical development during the licensure phase through NABC’s postgraduate programs.
Visit the Students and Residents Division here.

Paraprofessionals Division

Supports paraprofessionals ranging from bachelor’s-level workers to community college students by offering training, supervision, and resources essential for effective practice in community settings.
Visit the Paraprofessionals Division here.