HGPS membership is open to mental health clinicians, researchers, students and trainees. We are affiliated with the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). If you are interested in becoming a member of HGPS, download the Membership Application or fill out the form below.
Please note:
- The Membership Committee, upon review of your application, will make a recommendation for membership level.
- Upon receipt of your completed application and first year dues, your application will be considered by the Board of Directors of HGPS at its next scheduled meeting. HGPS board meetings are held the second Friday in July, September, November, January, and at the time of the Institute in the spring.
- After consideration by the Board of Directors, you will be notified by phone or email of the status of your request. In the case that a membership application is not accepted, first year dues will be refunded at that time.
Membership Levels & Qualifications
Clinical: Clinical Membership in American Group Psychotherapy Association.
Annual Dues: $75
Affiliate: At least Master’s level clinical professional in a mental health field, or, licensed or certified by the State of Texas in a mental health field who, although not members of AGPA, are interested in the practice and development of group psychotherapy.
Annual Dues: $75
Student: Individual matriculated in recognized graduate degree programs or in residency programs in the mental health professions that will satisfy the educational qualifications for Clinical membership in the Society may, as long as they remain in those programs including a leave of absence of not more than one (1) year, qualify as student members. This membership is held on a year-to-year basis, pending the conferring of a degree or completion of a residency program in the mental health professions and requires substantiation of student status annually.
Annual Dues: $20
Honorary: This membership category is reserved for the HGPS Executive Committee to honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of group psychotherapy.
Friends: Licensed or certified in a non-mental health profession, who use group techniques or who work regularly with groups in the pursuit of their profession.
Annual Dues: $75