Michael Chafin

Adjunct Faculty - Supervision at Mercer University School of Medicine Marriage & Family Therapy Program
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States, US
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Credentials

  • AAMFT Approved Supervisor
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE & THERAPY INC
    Jun, 1996
    - Oct, 2024
  • Approved Supervisor
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARRIAGE & THERAPY INC
    Aug, 1997
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Mercer University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty - Supervision
      • Aug 2009 - Present

      I provide both individual and group supervision to the Marriage & Family Therapy students who are in their Practicum. I provide both individual and group supervision to the Marriage & Family Therapy students who are in their Practicum.

  • The Brookwood Center for Psychotherapy
    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
      • Aug 1989 - Present

      As a psychotherapist for the last 34 years, I have particular interests in doing couples therapy and working with men who are depressed. I also see individuals with a wide range of life difficulties including depression, anxiety, work related problems, existential and life meaning questions, marriage difficulty (particularly involving extra-marital affairs) divorce issues, parenting issues, and communication issues. One of my favorite modalities is group psychotherapy (I facilitate 3 different therapy groups - a mixed gendered process oriented group and two psychotherapy groups for men). I was trained in Symbolic-Experiential Psychotherapy at the Atlanta Psychiatric Clinic in Atlanta. I also provide supervision for young therapists who are obtaining their supervision hours for licensure as well as more seasoned therapists who are interested in growing their practices by becoming better therapists, by providing both individual supervision as well as group supervision (3 different groups for different levels of experience). I enjoy working with people from all socio-economic levels and diverse backgrounds.

  • AAMFT
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • President
      • Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

      As President of AAMFT, I led the Board of Directors in the oversight of our Professional Association through strategic planning, envisioning the future, and overseeing the work of our Executive Director in the achievement of our strategic goals.

    • President Elect
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

      As President Elect I will serve on the AAMFT Board of Directors promulgating the work of moving the profession of Marriage and Family Therapy forward. Duties include the implementation of the new Strategic Plan of the Association, writing policies that govern the Association, monitoring the work of our Executive Director, and creating a vision for AAMFT for the future.

  • Georgia Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
    • Executive Director
      • Jun 2009 - Dec 2010

      As Executive Director, I plan and implement both the GAMFT Winter Conference and the GAMFT Annual Spring Conference, provide membership services to 750 Marriage & Family Therapists in Georgia, lobby for MFT's at the state capitol, manage GAMFT's annual budget, and conduct all AAMFT reporting. As Executive Director, I plan and implement both the GAMFT Winter Conference and the GAMFT Annual Spring Conference, provide membership services to 750 Marriage & Family Therapists in Georgia, lobby for MFT's at the state capitol, manage GAMFT's annual budget, and conduct all AAMFT reporting.

  • AAMFT
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Treasurer
      • Jan 2005 - Dec 2007

      Served as Treasurer for the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy for three years. Served as Treasurer for the American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy for three years.

  • AAMFT
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ethics Committee Member
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2002

      Served on the AAMFT Ethics Committee for three years and was Chair of the Committee in 2002. Served on the AAMFT Ethics Committee for three years and was Chair of the Committee in 2002.

  • GAMFT
    • President
      • Jan 2000 - Nov 2001

      Served as President Elect in 1999, President from 2000 to 2001, and Past President in 2002. Served as President Elect in 1999, President from 2000 to 2001, and Past President in 2002.

  • Atlanta Psychiatric Clinic
    • Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
      • Jan 1986 - Aug 1989

      Worked as a marriage & family therapist intern working with individuals, couples, and families. Worked as a marriage & family therapist intern working with individuals, couples, and families.

Education

  • Georgia State University
    Masters of Education, Counseling Psychology
    1980 - 1982
  • Emory University
    Masters of Divinity, Theology and Pastoral Counseling
    1971 - 1976
  • Samford University
    Bachelor of Arts, Speech & Drama/English Literature
    1968 - 1971

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