California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
| Formation | 1964 |
|---|---|
President | Robin Andersen |
| Website | www.camft.org |
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is a non-profit 501(c) professional organization with approximately 30,000 members. The association was founded in 1964 by Dr. Dominick Amorelli, Dr. Elsie V. King, Dr. George L. McGhee, Allan M. Myerson, and Dr. Paul A. Verdier.[1]
Vision
The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists outlines its organizational aims through a defined vision and mission statement. According to the association, its vision emphasizes supporting both mental health professionals and the public by serving as a leading resource for leadership, education, and advocacy within the field.[2]
Mission
CAMFT’s mission focuses on advancing the profession of marriage and family therapy in California by promoting rigorous qualifications, high ethical standards, and professional accountability. The organization also states that it works to increase recognition and utilization of the profession while responding to the evolving needs of its membership and fostering a strong professional community.
Vincent Clark Award
CAMFT grants this award to honor a literary or research contribution to the profession. The winners include:
- Therapeutic Metaphors for Children and the Child Within, Joyce C. Mills, Richard J. Crowley, 1988
- Mirror of Intimacy: Daily Reflections on Emotional and Erotic Intelligence, Alexandra Katehakis, 2016[3]
- 8 Ways to Wellbeing for Recovering People, Sonnee D. Weedn, 2021
- Love by Design, Sara Nasserzadeh, 2024
References
- ^ "Governance". www.camft.org. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Our Vision, Mission, Values". www.camft.org. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
- ^ "Mirror of Intimacy Book Receives a Second Award". Meadows Behavioral Healthcare. 8 April 2018.