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© 2008 American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, California Division
Post Office BOX 6907
Santa Barbara, CA 93160
Phone: 800-662-2638
Fax: (805) 681-1412
updated 07/24/08

About Us

California Division

In January, 1993, the Northern California Division for Marriage and Family Therapy and the Southern California Division for Marriage and Family Therapy merged to form one statewide organization that is now called American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Californai Division (AAMFT-CA).

Although AAMFT-CA is incorporated as a seperate entity, this state based association operates technically in accordance with the regulations of the charter agreement and philosophically as an extension of the AAMFT Central Office. As such, the benefits and resources provided by AAMFT-CA supplement what is offered to all AAMFT members. Additionally, AAMFT-CA Division leaders attend bi-yearly AAMFT Leadership Training; utilize the services of Central office staff and board members for resources and assistance; and designate Division direction based on AAMFT guidance. AAMFT-CA has incorporated the AAMFT Core Values and Strategic Plan to serve as guiding principles from which state association courses of action have been determined.

The national support capacity provided by this close alignment with AAMFT and the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of our profession in a far reaching and encompassing manner distinguishes AAMFT-CA as a visionary and cutting edge state level association.

Mission Statement

  1. The mission of the California Division, AAMFT shall be:
  2. to promote the identification, practice and the integrity of the profession of marriage and family therapy
  3. to achieve parity with other mental health providers
  4. to encourage professional excellence amongst marriage and family therapists
  5. to assure ethical practice and benefit to the society which we serve

Core Values

  1. Embodying a culture of openness and inclusion
  2. Excellence in service to members
  3. Excellence in the provision of Marriage and Family Therapy services
  4. Excellent and distinct training of Marriage and Family Therapists
  5. Honoring diversity in clinical practice, research, education and administration
  6. Integrity evidenced by ethical and honest behavior
  7. Promoting innovation and advancing knowledge of the profession