Houston Group Psychotherapy Society membership is open to mental health clinicians, researchers, students and trainees. HGPS is an affiliate of the American Group Psychotherapy Association. HGPS was formed by AGPA Members, and AGPA Membership is encouraged by the HGPS Board of Directors. Applicants must be current members of AGPA to have a Clinical Membership in HGPS. For more information about the benefits of membership at AGPA, as well as their activities and scholarships, please visit their website at https://www.agpa.org. To apply for membership in HGPS, fill in the form below. If you are unable to fill out the form online, contact admin@hgps.org for a form to send in by mail or email.
The Membership Committee will notify you by phone or email of the status of your application. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of HGPS.
In solidarity with inclusion and anti-racism, HGPS waives first year dues of BIPOC members on request. Just check the box on the application!
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
Students and New Career Professionals: Individual matriculated in recognized graduate degree programs or in residency programs in the mental health professions that will satisfy the educational qualifications for Clinical or Affiliate, or education corresponding to Friend memberships in the Society, may, as long as they remain in those programs or residencies, including a leave of absence of not more than one (1) year, qualify as Student and New Career Professional Members. This membership requires substantiation of student status on request. New career professionals may remain in the Student and New Career Professionals category after graduation or completion of residency for no more than 2 years. New career professionals must have, or be pursuing, licensure or certification in their field.
Annual Dues: $20
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
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