American Association of Psychotherapists

P.O. Box 140182 - Dallas, Texas 75214



Become a member of the American Association of Psychotherapists
& a Board Certified Diplomate (Dip. AAP).

The American Association of Psychotherapists is a professional association of clinicians dedicated to the support and development of psychotherapy. AAP Mission Statement: "To encourage and promote excellence in the use of psychotherapy by qualified mental health professionals; to advance scientific research, education and standards of practice in psychotherapy, and to advise others about the value, application and ethical use of psychotherapy."

Psychotherapy is an intentional interpersonal relationship used by trained psychotherapists to aid a client in problems of living. It aims to increase the individual's well-being. Psychotherapists employ a range of techniques based on experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication and behavior change and that are designed to improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships (such as in a family). Psychotherapy may be performed by practitioners with a number of different qualifications, including psychologists, marriage and family therapists, occupational therapists, licensed clinical social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, psychoanalysts, and psychiatrists.

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