The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) is a professional association in the field of marriage and family therapy representing more than 25,000 marriage and family therapists throughout the United States, Canada, and abroad.
Read more about American Association For Marriage And Family Therapy: History, Goals, Continuing Education, Accreditation of Academic Programs, Licensing of Marriage and Family Therapists, Marriage and Family Therapy Journals
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