American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy - California Division (AAMFT-CA)

Overview:

Profession(s): Marriage and Family Therapy
Scope: Regional - California
Formed: 1942
Members: 3,220
Address: P.O. Box 6907, Santa Barbara, CA, 93160, USA
Phone: (800) 662-2638
Fax: (805) 681-1412
Email: olivialoewy@aamftca.org
Website: www.aamftca.org

Description:

AAMFT-CA is the California Division of AAMFT, the national association for marriage and family therapists.

Mission/Aims:

AAMFT-CA is an extension of the national association. AAMFT exists to protect and support our members and to advance and promote the profession.

Principal Activities:

AAMFT: Conducts research related to MFT treatment effectiveness; Works to standardize MFT education and training; Lobbies for MFT inclusion and recognition as providers and conducts legislative advocacy activities; Establishes ethical standards; Develops and conducts continuing education courses for professionals.

Member Benefits:

Professional journals and publications
Legal consultation
Therapist Locator.net
Job Connection
Family Therapy Resources.net
Professional liability insurance
Health, disability and group term life insurance
Policy and advocacy
CA Clearinghouse Connection

Training/Licensing/Certification:

AAMFT Approved Supervisor designation.

Verification Criteria:

License