September 15, 2021
To Whom It May Concern:
The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) thanks you for the
opportunity to provide comments on the proposed rules regarding the licensure of Marriage and
Family Therapists. AAMFT represents the professional interests of over 62,000 Marriage and
Family Therapists (MFTs) in the United States, including Michigan. AAMFT is in full support of
the proposed changes recommended by the Board.
The changes proposed by the Board are necessary improvements that will allow MFTs to
continue to practice during the pandemic, as well as modernize the profession of marriage and
family therapy in Michigan. The proposed rules seek to add provisions on telehealth, which will
increase accessibility to mental health providers, as well as meet today’s technological
expectations. The changes proposed to the licensure by endorsement process matches
MFTs looking to relocate. AAMFT supports these changes, as they will hopefully ease the strain
on Michigan’s mental health workforce.
We thank you for your commitment to the mental health professions in Michigan. If you, or other
staff members would like to request further information from AAMFT or continue this discussion,
consideration.
Sincerely,
Keiko Davenport
Government Affairs Manager
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
