As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to share my sincere gratitude—for your trust, your collaboration, and your commitment to the work of marriage and family therapy across Washington State. Serving as your president this past year has been both a meaningful honor and a powerful learning experience. I’ve been inspired by the ways our members show up every day for clients, families, and communities—often in complex and challenging circumstances—with integrity, cre

We enjoyed having all of you at the Feast Buffett and banquet in Renton for this year's holiday party. It is always a joy to be in the room with our members along with food, drinks, and of course laughter! If you didn't get a chance, please share your feedback via the Google survey provided HERE . This allows us as an association to plan for the future Membership Appreciation Party, along with another opportunity to hear how we can improve your membership as a whole. Survey w

WAMFT Members! You and your guest are invited to a night straight out of the movies! 🍿 Join us for our Holiday Movie Magic Membership Appreciation Party — a celebration filled with laughter, holiday cheer, and a touch of Hollywood sparkle. Expect an evening inspired by your favorite holiday films — from festive décor and fun games to photo-worthy moments and exciting raffle prizes. This year's venue will have a diverse spread of appetizers, entree dishes, desserts, and non-

Hey everybody👋🏾 it's Astrik your Membership Service Chair here at WAMFT. We are less than a month away from the 2025 WAMFT Membership Appreciation Party: Holiday Movie Magic! I'm giving our members a BTS look at this year's venue located at the Feast Buffet and Banquet in Renton, WA. I even had a chance to interview a future MFT inside! See 👀 for yourself HERE or click the image below 👇🏾 Cool place right?! So, lets have some fun then! This is our way of saying thank you

Hey everyone! Check out this conversation with your Membership Service Chair (Astrik) and Treasurer (Rochelle) here at WAMFT, as we breakdown the new proposal on the voting ballot that will be sent out to membership at 8am on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Ballots will close on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 11:59pm. Access the "2026 Membership Dues Increase Proposal and Vote" video here: https://youtu.be/xChkLHi4IB4 So what is this proposal? Our WAMFT Board is proposing an

With no proviso process this year, Washington lawmakers are pausing new funding requests for behavioral health. WAMFT is focused on protecting essential services and strengthening our collective advocacy presence.

How CRIS is shaping 988 and crisis care in WA, why it matters for MFTs, and where to engage—plus links to the CRIS page, Lived Experience agenda, and committee roster.

Dear WAMFT Members, Thank you for your recent participation in our board elections and proposed bylaw updates. Your engagement is critical to the strength and direction of our organization, and we’re grateful for the time and thoughtfulness you brought to the process. As part of our affiliation with AAMFT, WAMFT operates under an Independent Affiliate Agreement which includes guidelines around how we manage bylaws and policy changes. AAMFT has advised us that at this time, on

You’re invited to a night straight out of the movies! 🍿✨    Join us for our Holiday Movie Magic Membership Appreciation Party — a...

Don’t Miss Out! In-person registration closes tomorrow, September 11 at midnight. Virtual registration will remain open, but if you want the full, immersive conference experience in Everett — now’s the time! Register and Secure Your Spot Today!

Many of our members may not realize that as Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) and LMFT Associates (LMFTAs), you already pay...

Registration is now open HERE for the Building a Better Us (BABU) series member only CEU event titled " Professional Wills: Therapists...

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The Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (WAMFT) actively engaged in the 2025 legislative session, supporting and...

The wait is over! You can now access the directory through the Washington Association for Marriage and Family (WAMFT) website at...

Good day everyone! Thank you members for continuing to renew each year with WAMFT as we strive to enhance this Association and its...

It has taken me some time to find the words to write this, and even now, I’m not sure I can fully capture what Tess Wiggins meant to...

We are thrilled to announce the call for poster proposals for the 2025 WAMFT Conference " Systemic Futures: Creative Approaches to...

WAMFT Supports: HB 1234 / SB 5449  - Concerning mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and social workers advisory...