Professional Organizations
Learn more about local and national organizations for marriage and family therapists.
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is the professional association that represents the professional interests of more than 23,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
The association provides continuing education, professional development, and advocacy services for its members. Student memberships are available; the membership includes a subscription to the Journal of Marital and Family Therapy or Practice Strategies. Professional liability insurance is available to members. Members of AAMFT automatically become members of The Nevada Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (NAMFT).
This local group sponsors workshops in the state, monthly networking and continuing education meetings, and a quarterly newsletter. Students are expected to join AAMFT and can also obtain malpractice insurance through AAMFT.
Nevada Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
The Nevada Association for Marriage and Family Therapy is the Nevada division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
NAMFT represents the professional interests of its members throughout Nevada.
Since its inception, NAMFT has been promoting the field of marriage and family therapy as an alliance with traditional methods of mental health services. This is accomplished through public relations campaigns, initiation and promotion of mental health-related legislation, and collaboration and cooperation with other mental health associations.
NAMFT conducts regular workshops and classes for its members to assist them in improving skills and practices. It also hosts an annual convention where experts address the latest updates in theory and practice.
Students in the marriage and family therapy program have formed a student NAMFT group. To learn more about it, contact the NAMFT student representative, Karen Anderson, at ander617@unlv.nevada.edu.
