If you are not a member, a regular membership is only $65, so you will save money if you become a member first, and then login to register for the conference! If you are already a member, keep scrolling down the page for the conference registration.
Full program descriptions can be found here. Click to open a PDF with speaker information, objectives, and full descriptions.
Pre-Conference Session: Ethics
Hosted on Wednesday evening, May 7th from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. HELD ONLINE ONLY.
Keep in mind that if you aren’t an LMHC, you can join as an advocate member and still take advantage of the member rates! Cost of membership at the advocate level is $65.
Early Bird Rates for the Conference (registrations on or prior to March 26, 2025): EARLY BIRD RATES EXTENDED TO 4/9/25!
Member attending one day $175.00
Member attending two days $250.00
Non Member attending one day $250.00
Non Member attending two days $350.00
Student Member attending one day $100.00
Student Member attending two days $150.00
Student Non Member attending one day $150.00
Student Non Member attending two days $200.00
Regular Rates for the Conference (registrations dates from April 10, 2025-April 30, 2025):
Member attending one day $225.00
Member attending two days $300.00
Non Member attending one day $300.00
Non Member attending two days $400.00
Student Member attending one day $125.00
Student Member attending two days $175.00
Student Non Member attending one day $175.00
Student Non Member attending two days $225.00
Late Fee Rates (registrations May 1, 2024 and later):
Add $50 late fee to the regular rates listed above.
IMPORTANT: You must sign up for breakout sessions during the registration process. You can see the full program information here 2025 IMHCA Full Program Descriptions. This will open in a new tab, so you can view it as you are completing the registration.
COMPLAINT POLICY: All members and consumers are encouraged to communicate concerns with the annual conference as they arise with committee members. All conference attendees will be provided the opportunity for feedback at the conference with a survey issued to all participants. All complaints regarding the Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association Annual Conference should be emailed to Rebecca Spiess (our conference chair) at [email protected]. Please include your name, contact information (email address and phone number), and the details of your complaint. Please allow two business days for a response.
REFUND POLICY: Refunds are limited to conference fees paid only. Refunds do not include any travel, lodging, transportation, or other fees paid independently of conference registration. On-site conference registration fees and no-shows are non-refundable. To qualify for a full refund of registration fees paid less a $50 administrative fee, a written cancellation must be received by the IMHCA Executive Director no later than 11:59 PM CST on April 23, 2025. Absolutely NO refunds will be given after April 23, 2025. Cancellation and refund requests should be sent via email to [email protected]. (When you contact [email protected], please forward your transaction or receipt from PayPal to speed up the process and ensure accuracy.)
SUBSTITUTIONS: Registrations may be transferred to another conference participant for a fee of $35. Substitution requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. The request must be submitted by the original registrant and include the name and contact information (including email address) of the substitute. The deadline for submitting substitutions is April 30, 2025, by 11:59 PM CST. The substitute must qualify for the same rates as the original registration (for example a general attendee cannot be a substitute for a student).
CE Hours: IMHCA issues certificates of attendance, publishes objectives of the courses, and uses experts in the field. These standards make it possible for licensed mental health professionals in Iowa to receive CEs based on state licensure standards (LMHC, LMFT, and LISW). See our “conference program full descriptions” for additional session information. IMHCA has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2060. IMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This Conference has up to 15 CE hours if all sessions are attended.
Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association (IMHCA) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 2060. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC are clearly identified. IMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.