In order to be a member of WAMFT you must become a member of AAMFT. Registration for WAMFT takes place through the AAMFT website at www.aamft.org. To keep your WAMFT membership active and your local benefits in place, be sure to select “Washington” when signing up or renewing with AAMFT! AAMFT and WAMFT offer the same membership categories.

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MEMBER BENEFITS

STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY

AWARDS

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NETWORKING

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

DISCOUNTED CEs

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STUDENT

SCHOLARSHIPS

 
 

MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

You may notice, there have been some changes to our membership categories, we made these shifts to align with AAMFT's new membership structure.  The biggest change to note is that the previous categories of "Pre-Clinical" & "Clinical Fellow" have combined to make up the Professional Membership level.

College Student

STUDENT

Enrolled in a graduate program or post-graduate certificate program in marriage and family therapy or a related mental health field.

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Fee:

$10/yr

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Psychology Patient

PROFESSIONAL

Associate & fully licensed marriage and family therapist at the professional level of the MFT licensure in Washington State.

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Fee:

$100/yr

Join
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AFFILIATE

Individuals who are interested in the field of marriage and family therapy but who are not eligible for one of our other membership categories are welcome to join as Affiliate members.

Fee:

$25/yr

Join

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 
What is the renewal cycle for members?
 
Are members renewing their AAMFT membership automatically renewing their membership in WAMFT?
 
If I am an AAMFT member and didn’t “opt in” on my renewal or initial membership application but want to add in WAMFT membership mid-cycle, how can I do so?
 
Is our independent affiliate listed on the AAMFT renewal notice/bill?
 
What is the difference between an independent affiliate, an engagement program, a division, and WAMFT?
 
If I see Washington independent affiliate or Washington Engagement Program on my renewal invoice, is that the same thing as WAMFT?
 
Why do members opt-in to WAMFT when they renew their AAMFT membership?
 
What are the membership fees for WAMFT?
 
Do members have to be a member of AAMFT to be able to opt-in to WAMFT?
 
If I am a member of AAMFT and did not renew my WAMFT membership, can I still join WAMFT?
 
If members have questions about membership who do they contact?