Welcome to The National Credentialing Academy

Family Therapy Certification

  The National Credentialing Academy was initiated as a result of the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselor’s (IAMFC) professional concerns and efforts in the area of credentialing. After requests from membership and several years of surveying professionals, it was determined that a national certification process for family therapists was needed. In 1994 a NCA was incorporated with the primary purposes to establish and monitor a national certification system, to identify professionals who have voluntarily sought and obtained certification, and to maintain the certification process. This process grants recognition to professionals who have met predetermined NCA standards in their training and experience, and meet ethical standards in the field.

   By granting certification, it is the intent of the academy to provide a national standard that can be used as a measure of professionalism by interested agencies, groups, health providers and individuals. This national certification encourages the continuing professional growth and development of Certified Family Therapists. National certification is not a substitute for individual state licensure. Professionals are encouraged to also seek and gain appropriate licensure within their state.