Legislative Advocacy

Advocacy is essential for the growth of the marriage and family therapy profession because it ensures MFTs are fully recognized, fairly reimbursed, and included in policies that shape mental health care delivery. Through advocacy, MFTs can expand access to relational and family-based treatment, protect and clarify their scope of practice, improve licensure and supervision pathways, and promote payment parity with other mental health providers. Strong advocacy ultimately strengthens the workforce, increases availability of culturally responsive and preventative care, and allows MFTs to better meet the complex relational and systemic needs of individuals, couples, and families. Join the FFTA to be at the front lines of advocacy for marriage and family therapists in Florida!