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Workforce Shortage Numbers
A lot of talk about a workforce shortage and ways to increase the number of licensed therapists. But is there really not enough therapists to go around? Let’s see what the numbers say. The Working Variables 32,000,000-Texas citizens 45,000-Licensed LPC and LMFT’s in Texas 20%-Annual active client rate 4-Average number of appts per active client,…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Workforce Shortage
We anticipate the mental health crisis in America, and access to mental health providers, will worsen in the foreseeable future (3-5 years) until key systemic and economic issues have been righted. But understanding the workforce shortage and what that really means is key to developing a practical solution rather than one that simply appeases an…
Read MoreOpen Letter to Public Members
Open Letter to Public Members Dear Public Member, Welcome to public service. I know it can be a lonely, thankless, no-paying job with long hours, but I’m glad to see you pick up the baton to run your leg of the race. Unfortunately, based on observations over many years there seems to be a disconnect…
Read MorePhillips Public Comments at BHEC Council 10-15-24
Phillip Crum, AMHP Co-Founder, TX Citizen. After the last two board meetings I think I’ve figured out why this room is almost empty every time you meet, and I think I know why you go through volunteer public members like salt through a goose. Cultivating Public Comment Most of these people who speak up, in-person…
Read MoreKathleen’s Public Comments at BHEC Council 10-15-24
My name is Kathleen Mills, Co-Founder of AHMP. Our country and our liberties are in real trouble. We have some existential problems as a nation and our counseling profession is in the direct line of fire. The legacy professional organizations, accrediting bodies, insurance companies and academia want to run this profession and they’re in the…
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