The 2025 UMHCA Fall Conference aims to bring together mental health professionals for a day of learning and collaboration. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in presentations and workshops that cover a range of topics, including supervision, ethics, trauma, and disability. The conference will also provide networking opportunities to foster connections within the mental health community. The agenda includes a variety of breakout sessions focused on justice, equity, and inclusion, as well as general and rehabilitation/disability tracks. Participants can earn up to 6.5 CEs, and the event will conclude with a wrap-up session led by the UMHCA President.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 UMHCA Fall Conference
The 2025 UMHCA Fall Conference will be held in Salt Lake City, UT, offering a hybrid format to accommodate both in-person and virtual attendees. The event will feature presentations, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on the latest trends and practices in mental health counseling.
September 26, 2025 Salt Lake City, Utah Hybrid Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Utah Mental Health Counselors Association
Utah Mental Health Counselors Association is Utah's hub for enhancing the profession of mental health counselors. UMHCA is a 501(c)6 organization.
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $120.00 | Member | Standard registration for members. |
| $85.00 | Member - Early Bird | Early bird registration for members. |
| $150.00 | Non-Member | Standard registration for non-members. |
| $120.00 | Non-Member - Early Bird | Early bird registration for non-members. |
| $65.00 | Professional Partners | Registration for professional partners. |
| $35.00 | Student | Registration for students. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins with registration at 8:30 AM, followed by a welcome message. Breakout sessions are scheduled throughout the day, covering topics such as multicultural considerations, grief and loss, ethics, and historical trauma. The event concludes with a wrap-up session at 4:50 PM.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Jess Shade
CMHC
Abby Crouse
CMHC, PhD
Jason Wagner
CMHC
Jake Van Epps
PhD
Dr. Michael Gerald
PhD, CRC, CMHC (Utah), LMHC (Iowa)
Jennifer Hunsaker
MS, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah), LPC (Idaho)
Tage Gould
ACMHC
Kevin Knutson
PhD
Dr. Trent Landon
PhD, CRC, A-CMHC (Utah)
Bobbi Deal
Katie Christensen
PhD
Kourtney Layton
MRC, CRC, ABVE/D, IPEC, CLCP, CVE, CIWCS-A
Brian Pedersen
Verl Pope
PhD
Dr. Tim Riesen
PhD
Stacy Gibbons
President
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
CEs approved for all licensed Mental Health Therapists under Utah Rule R156-60b&c. Attendees can earn up to 6.5 CEs.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay (unless you live relatively close).
No specific hotel information is provided for the conference. Attendees may need to arrange their own accommodations.
Parking Information
Unless you're taking public transit.
Parking is free at the USU Salt Lake Campus, where the conference is held.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
No specific details about sponsorship, exhibitor, or advertising opportunities are provided.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
Reminder: This is an overview of this conference, and you should consult the official website for details on registration, fees, deadlines, and other details. Quill Therapy Solutions is maintaining this information to make it more accessible to the therapist and mental health professional community.
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