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How Marriage and Family Therapists are Different Than Other …

WEBMarriage and Family Therapists, also known as MFTs, have a unique skill-set that differentiates them from other mental health professionals. We are often …

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Core Clinical Competencies for Family Therapists Working in …

WEBFor example, those working in endocrinology are familiar with metabolic processes, disease management strategies, and medications core to diabetes care as …

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The AAMFT Blog: Advocacy

WEBThe Mental Health Access Improvement Act, which was passed last year, will enable MFTs and MHCs to begin treating Medicare beneficiaries for their mental …

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The AAMFT Blog: Current Affairs

WEBAAMFT is thrilled to announce that the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 828/H.R. 432), legislation that would allow MFTs, as well as MHCs, to serve as …

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Proposed Rule Allows MFTs Greater Flexibility in Providing Care to

WEBOn July 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule for changes starting in 2023 that would expand access to behavioral …

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Breaking News on MFTs in Medicare!

WEBAAMFT is thrilled to announce that the Mental Health Access Improvement Act (S. 828/H.R. 432), legislation that would allow MFTs, as well as MHCs, to serve as …

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Taking on Medicare Clients: What Does It Mean for an MFT

WEBMedicare clients are people who, as described above, are 65 years of age or older, people under the age of 65 with certain disabilities, and people of all ages with …

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Core Supervision and Training Competencies for Family Therapists

WEBTo help prepare the family therapy profession for flourishing opportunities in health care settings, AAMFT convened a working group of medical family therapy and …

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Advocate for MFTs in Medicare this Summer

WEBThis summer, AAMFT continues to advocate for Congress to pass legislation that would allow LMFTs, as well as LMHCs, to be recognized as Medicare providers. …

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How to Open A New Private Practice for Less Than $1000

WEBPeople need mental health care now more than ever before, making the demand for therapists far greater than the current supply. Many therapists are timid to …

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Conflating Mental Illness and Violence is Stigmatizing and

WEBIn the hours after the horrific mass murder in El Paso on August 3rd, Texas’s Governor Greg Abbott suggested that “mental health is a large contributor” to violence. …

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Support for MFTs in Medicare in President Biden’s 2023 Budget

WEBWe wanted to update you on a recent development regarding AAMFT’s efforts to have LMFTs added as Medicare providers. Earlier today, President Biden …

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Statement from AAMFT’s CEO Chris Michaels Regarding …

WEBMedicare beneficiaries need therapy support now more than ever—1 in 4 beneficiaries reported having a mental health condition in 2022, yet only half reported …

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Time Management Tips for Therapists

WEBGreenpoint Med focuses on billing for behavioral health services and is experts in billing for mental health, reimbursement, and overall compliance. Their billing …

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Congress Introduces MFTs in Medicare Legislation: Take Action Now!

WEBA new Congress, the 117 th Congress, convened on January 3. On January 21, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021, HR 432, was introduced in the …

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The Future of Family Therapy

WEBWashington, DC: American Psychological Association. James P. Morris, PhD, is faculty and clinical coordinator, Online Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Abilene …

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The AAMFT Blog: Approved Supervision

WEBCMS believes that removing the direct supervision requirement will allow an increase in the utilization of behavioral health services by older adults and other …

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Release of Information or Records to Third Parties

WEBTherapists should be well-versed on exceptions to client confidentiality so that they can respond accordingly to these types of situations. Turning specifically to …

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Choosing the Right Color Palette for Your Private Practice Website

WEBPurple has also long been known as the color of royalty; representing wealth, power, and authority. For mental health websites, a purple color palette may be …

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How to Write an 'About Me' Page for Your Therapist Website

WEBNow that the text for your ‘About Me’ page is completed, the final steps are pretty straightforward but extremely important in making sure your ‘About Me’ page …

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