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,…

The Return of Our Profession Begins

By Phillip Crum

So what just happened on Tuesday? I’ll tell you what happened. Cultural Marxism 3.0 officially died because rural America showed up and put a stake through its evil heart. Real, “Constitutional-Republic”ans showed up en masse and said, “No, I don’t think so, Karl.” The Return of Our Profession Begins Be advised though, this is not…

Kip Rodgers’ LPC Board Townhall Comments 8-13-24

By Phillip Crum

The following is Kip Rodgers’ LPC Board Townhall Comments from 8-13-24. “My name is Anne Rodgers Watson, aka Kip. I am an LPC-S and Certified High Performance Coach. I founded a sports psychology firm in Frisco, TX and have been in this field for 23 years. I have worked with Olympians and professional athletes, but my…

Cultural Diversity and Required Training

By Kathleen Mills LPC-S

First let me make our position on Cultural Diversity and required training very clear, then I’ll move on to our stance on requiring Cultural Diversity CE hours. Cultural Diversity and Required Training At AMHP we totally support the traditional professional approach to understanding and taking into account a client’s specific racial and cultural considerations. We…

Townhall Comments Psych Board 8-6-24

By Phillip Crum

“My name is Phillip Crum and I am here in my dual capacities as Joe Citizen and co-founder of the Association for Mental Health Professionals. I want to make a single point that’s been bothering me since the MFT Townhall and get it on record. Townhall Comments Psych Board 8-6-24 At that townhall a…