SFTAK

"Life is not what it's supposed to be. It is what it is. The way you cope with it is what makes the difference."

- Virginia Satir

about-mft-kenya

About Us

Systemic Family Therapy Association-Kenya (SFTAK) is a professional membership organization for marriage and family therapy practitioners and students. 

SFTAK serves members practicing in all areas of mental health, including academia, community mental health centers, private practice, managed care and social service organizations.

SFTAK strives to maintain the professional standards of MFT by championing the unique systemic framework in clinical practices, innovation and research. 

Through the development and improvement of marital and family therapy techniques, SFTAK is committed to improving the wellbeing of both individuals and families. SFTAK is dedicated to educating the public about MFTs and the services they offer. 

We strive to make sure that MFTs are a crucial component of the developing healthcare system through our advocacy efforts.

Our Vision

To promote mental wellness through systemic therapy and research by systemic therapists across the continent.

Our Mission

The Mission of SFTAK is to regulate and promote best practices in the field of marriage and family therapy to achieve the following:-

Students feel supported in all spheres of this diverse field, including governmental recognition of the program, and provides reassurance of continuity in the profession.

MFT(Marriage and Family Therapy) practitioners continue to evolve through continuing education (CE) via conferences, training and research.
The community is reassured by seeking out an MFT who is a member of SFTAK and has successfully met the education criteria and is guided by the professions legal and ethical guidelines.

Objectives of SFTAK

Our Team

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Patricia Arisi, MFT

President

Patricia Arisi is a Master of Arts graduate in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Family Violence and Trauma. She runs her private practice Better Hearts Therapy

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Alice Kamundi, MFT

Secretary
Alice is a Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Maend Psychological Consultancy and Psychometric services. Her educational and professional background has afforded her the experience of working with a vast array of clientele..
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Daisy Jepchirchir Kosgey, MFT

Treasurer

Daisy Jepchirchir Kosgey is the founder of Holistic Relational Therapy, a mental health consultancy that sees individuals, couples and families in clinical settings

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Sarah Ayana Birregah

Communication Liaison

Sarah Ayana Birregah is a second-year student pursuing a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, where she also graduated as a peer counselor.

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Aashni Shah, MFT

President Elect

Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Aashni made the decision to return to Kenya after obtaining her undergraduate degree to actively contribute to the mental health landscape in her homeland

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Dr. Michelle Karume

Advisor

As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Dr. Karume has dedicated her work to training the next systemic leaders in the field. Through program development, systemic therapy, medical family therapy, and research