AAMFT Family TEAM is advancing key national policies impacting MFTs — from payment parity and VA promotion equity to telehealth protections, student loan changes, and loan repayment opportunities. As a WAMFT member, you’re connected to this momentum. Review these updates for initiatives shaping reimbursement, leadership pathways, and practice sustainability here in Washington. Read on to see what this means for WA MFTs.

How do race, politics, and media intersect in shaping the world we experience every day? Join this open community conversation for thoughtful dialogue, shared reflection, and meaningful engagement across perspectives in a supportive environment.

WAMFT’s Legislative Committee has kicked off the session with website updates, refreshed 2026 advocacy goals, and planning for our next legislative advocacy event and fundraising efforts. We’ve also joined the Behavioral Health Coalition and engaged in advocacy around HB 2429 to ensure frontline clinicians are represented. Students, LMFTAs, and LMFTs are warmly invited to join us as we build momentum for the year ahead.

The Legislature has passed key deadlines and is now considering bills in the opposite chamber as budget negotiations move forward. SB 6346 (the Millionaire’s Tax) has cleared the Senate and is now in the House. The bill would apply a 9.9% tax on income above $1 million to support public services. With session ending March 12, the next few weeks will be critical. We’ll continue monitoring developments that impact MFTs across Washington.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

WAMFT Supports: HB 2247 - Concerning addressing behavioral health provider shortages. Prime Sponsor: Bateman D-22 The bill aims to...

WAMFT is pleased to announce that effective January 2024, Washington State Department of Health requires two hours of health equity...

WAMFT Supports: SB 5481 - Concerning the uniform telemedicine act. Prime Sponsor: Cleveland D-49 This bill authorizes a healthcare...

As 2022 concludes, we want to take a moment to thank all of you for your continued support of WAMFT’s advocacy efforts as we maintain and...

On July 16, 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline launched in Washington State following the passage of House Bill 1477 (E2SHB 1477)...

In the 2022 Legislative Session, the Washington State Legislature passed E2SHB 1688 to protect consumers from charges for out-of-network...

Washington State Legislative Update, 2022 Washington Legislative Session Outcome Highlights, and more

As we welcome 2022, the WAMFT Advocacy Network wants to express gratitude for your ongoing support of our advocacy efforts in Washington....

AAMFT FamilyTEAM update: No Surprises Act This is a federal act that creates additional billing disclosure requirements for MFTs and...