Carmel and Christine discuss the various types of counselors and careers available for counselors and social workers.

Christine and Carmel sit down with Rachel Banick to learn more about the Illinois Counseling Association.  Rachel provides insight on advocacy, professional development, networking and the various divisions and chapters within the organization.

Christine and Carmel discuss the basics on starting a private practice in the state of Illinois.

In this episode, Carmel and Christine sit down with Pat McGinn. Pat is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. She is past President of the Illinois Counseling Association and past President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. She was an Instructor in the art therapy program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has been active in political advocacy for counselors on the state and national level.

In this interview, Christine sits down with CICO consultant Dan Stasi to talk about Illinois' inclusion in the Counselor Compact, which would allow professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without need for multiple licenses.

Join CICO in advocating for your profession in Springfield at the Counselor Day on the Hill on April 20, 2023.  We'll see you there!