Washington Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

06/15/2026

06/15/2026

The road to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist is an incredible and the national exam can feel like a massive mountain to climb.

If you are currently studying, feeling the test anxiety, or just wondering what the testing center experience is actually like, we’ve got you covered.

Join us for a special, live 1-hour Q&A session with Avery Whittington of Whittington Therapeutic Services, recent test-taker who successfully conquered the AMFTRB! This is a completely free to members, casual space to get real-time answers, strategy tips, and the peace of mind you need to walk into your test date with confidence.

06/02/2026

Before she became one of the most influential voices in psychotherapy, Dr. Diane Gehart was a University of Washington student who almost ended up at the CIA. 👀

In this keynote preview episode, Dr. Gehart joins us to talk about her journey and the work she has dedicated her career to: a Unifying Framework for Psychotherapy that brings together over 500 recognized psychotherapy theories into something every clinician can actually use.

Do not miss her keynote at the 2026 WAMFT Annual Conference, September 25–26 at Great Wolf Lodge. Find the episode anywhere you listen to podcasts and sign up for the conference at the link in bio!

05/26/2026

The 2026 WAMFT Annual Conference is coming and we're getting a sneak peek.

I sat down with Claudia Johnson to talk all things Roots of Connection: Deepening Systemic Practice in Changing Times, happening September 25–26 at Great Wolf Lodge and virtually across Washington. From the three conference tracks to what makes this year's gathering especially meaningful, this episode is your inside look at what to expect.

And yes, bring the family. Great Wolf Lodge means CE credits AND a water park.

05/25/2026

Behind every fallen service member is a family that continues to carry the weight of that sacrifice. Today we remember them all. 💛 To every Gold Star Family — your loved one is not forgotten.

05/20/2026

What happens when family therapists from around the world gather in Bergen, Norway? Our Henry Phillips was there and he's bringing every insight back home. 🌍 Tune in to our latest episode for a firsthand dispatch from the IFTA World Congress.