Dedicated to expanding the study and practice of couple and family psychology through education, research and clinical practice.
Dedicated to expanding the study and practice of couple and family psychology through education, research and clinical practice.

About the Academy

Who we are

The American Academy of Couple and Family Psychology (AACFP) is  Dedicated to expanding the study and practice of couple and family psychology through education, research and clinical practice. One of the Specialty Boards within ABPP is the American Board of Couple and Family Psychology (ABCFP). The ABCFP has the responsibility of establishing criteria related to the specialty education/training, competencies, and examination leading to board certification as a specialist in CFP. When you choose a board certified psychologist you have selected someone who has been rigorously trained and has demonstrated high levels of competence in the field of couple and family psychology

Board and Academy Officers

Alan Groveman, Ph.D. ABPP – President of the Academy

Hamid Mirsalimi, Ph.D., ABPP – Past-President of the Academy

Liang Tien, Psy.D., ABPP – Treasurer of the Academy

Michelle Sherman Ph.D., LP, ABPP – Member at Large

Thomas Brewer, Ph.D., ABPP – Secretary of the Academy

Laura Levin, Ph.D., ABPP – Member at Large

Alexander Khaddouma – Member at Large

Florence Kaslow, Ph. D., ABPP Consultant to the Academy