KRS 335.300: Definitions for KRS 335.300 to 335.399.

As used in KRS 335.300 to 335.399, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Board" means the Kentucky Board of Licensure of Marriage and Family

Therapists;

(2) "Licensed marriage and family therapist" means a person who has completed all of

the requirem ents set out in KRS 335.330 and who holds a license issued by the

board;

(3) "Marriage and family therapy associate" means a person who has completed all

requirements set out in KRS 335.330 and who holds a permit issued by the board to

practice marriage an d family therapy under the conditions set out in KRS 335.332

and the corresponding administrative regulations promulgated by the board; and

(4) "The practice of marriage and family therapy" means the identification and

treatment of cognitive, affective, an d behavioral conditions related to marital and

family dysfunctions that involve the professional application of psychotherapeutic

and systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals,

couples, and families. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize any

licensed marriage and family therapist or marriage and family therapy associate to

administer or interpret psychological tests in accordance with the provisions of KRS

Chapter 319.