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 The New York Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (NYAMFT), a division of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, is the professional organization for marriage and family therapists in New York State. NYAMFT objectives include:
- Promote family well-being through support and advancement of preventive programs, treatment and social action.
- Provide a statewide network for professional affiliation, support and collegiality.
- Represent the profession of marriage and family therapy to government bodies, private institutions, other professional bodies and the public.
- Advocate ethical standards and practices for marriage and family therapy.
- Promote education and training for marriage and family therapists through conferences, programs and support for chapter development.
NYAMFT is comprised of 6 regional chapters representing approximately
900 members statewide: Albany/Hudson Valley, Central New York, Genesee
Valley, Long Island, Metropolitan New York City, and
Westchester/Mid-Hudson.
Each chapter offers a full range of services to members within its
geographic boundaries, providing networking opportunities, conferences,
workshops, meetings and other activities of professional interest.
People seeking a qualified marriage and family therapist can obtain the
names, addresses and phone numbers of therapists in their area using
the 'Find an MFT in Your Area' link in the Main Menu to the left. |
