Association of Latter-day Saint Counselors and Psychotherapists
Mental health organization in Utah
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The Association of Latter-day Saint Counselors and Psychotherapists (AMCAP) is a professional society founded in 1975 supporting professionals who want to provide counseling services supportive of teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).[3][4][5] The organization further serves to increase trust in mental health professionals in the LDS community.[6][2] In 2012, AMCAP held a Utah conference with the Foundation for Attraction Research on homosexuality called "Reconciling Faith and Feelings".[7][8]
Formation1975[1]
FounderJoe J. Christensen[2]
MergerofLDS Personnel and Guidance Association (LDS PGA) 1964–1975[1]
TypeNonprofit
| Formation | 1975[1] |
|---|---|
| Founder | Joe J. Christensen[2] |
| Merger of | LDS Personnel and Guidance Association (LDS PGA) 1964–1975[1] |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Organization for professional counselors and psychologists in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Location |
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| Fields | Counseling psychology |
| Members | 400[3] (2011[3]) |
Official language | English |
President | David T. Seamons |
Publication | Issues in Religion and Psychotherapy |
| Website | ldsamcap |
Formerly called | Association of Mormon Counselors and Psychotherapists |