San Gabriel Valley CAMFT upcoming events

Dream Circle (Sat, May 16, 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Dream Circle

In-person Community Group for Therapists

TOPIC

"Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth"

WHEN

Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9:30am - 12:00pm

WHERE

The Place Within

211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1. Monrovia, CA 91016

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $10

FACILITATOR

Kathryn Bikle, LMFT

Who We Are

The SGV-CAMFT Dream Circle is a focused and intimate gathering designed for therapists to explore the significance of dreams. Led by experienced facilitator Kathryn Bikle, this recurring group offers a space to learn practical techniques for understanding dream imagery and applying those insights to navigate personal and professional challenges.

As a part of the SGV-CAMFT community offerings, the Dream Circle provides a unique opportunity for members and non-members alike to delve into the subconscious in a supportive environment, fostering self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the psyche. With its limited size, the group encourages connection and a more personalized experience in unraveling the mysteries held within our dreams.

What to Expect

You can expect an insightful exploration into the realm of dreams with the San Gabriel Valley CAMFT Dream Circle. Led by Kathryn Bikle, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Dream Circle groups offer a deep dive into how dream work can enrich your therapeutic approach or personal understanding of your inner landscape.

Kathryn also brings valuable expertise as a Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Practitioner, Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and BodyDreaming® Practitioner. She is sensitive to the body's role in processing experiences and has a holistic and symbolic approach to inner exploration, and she brings this sensitive, holistic, and symbolic approach to her work as facilitator of the SGV-CAMFT Dream Circle.

When We Meet

The Dream Circle usually meets on the third Saturday of the month in Monrovia.

About This Meet-Up

Curious about how to work with dreams in your therapy practice? Or maybe you’re just interested in working with dreams for your own personal growth and enjoyment?

Join BodyDreaming Facilitator Kathryn Bikle, LMFT to explore how dreams enhance our understanding of what is going on in the psyche and how to work with these images to derive meaning from them in a way that helps you navigate issues from your past and current life!

Registration is limited to 10 people, with a waitlist opportunity, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the evening before the event.

Questions?

Please email Kathryn Bikle, LMFT at kathryn.bikle@gmail.com or via phone at (626) 755-6437 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

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3000 Club (in-person) Coffee Date (Sun, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists

TOPIC

"Coffee Date"

WHEN

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30pm

WHERE

Red Car Coffee Shop

at the Huntington Library Art Museum

1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Joe Girillo, LMFT

Who We Are

The 3000 Club is a group designed to support pre-licensed therapists on their journey towards licensure.

What to Expect

At the SGV-CAMFT 3000 club meet-ups you can expect networking opportunities to connect with other pre-licensed therapists, as well as access to a supportive community of licensed therapists who will have the answers to your questions about the licensure process.

When We Meet

SGV-CAMFT is now offering two 3000 Club meetings every month to support pre-licensed therapists on their road to licensure. One monthly meeting is hosted by Joe Girillo, LMFT and is held usually every third weekend of the month in person at varying locations. Our virtual meetings are currently on hold and will resume again soon. Emerald Aueyong will continue her volunteer efforts at LA-CAMFT.

About This Meet-Up

The 3000 Club "Coffee Date" this month will be at the Red Car Coffee Shop within the Huntington Library Art Museum in San Marino.

Be sure to register early for headcount purposes, and we look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning of the event.

Questions?

Please email Joe Girillo, LMFT at jgirillo_57@joegirillo.com or via phone at (951) 206 - 1548 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

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Curious Clinician (Pasadena) (Sun, May 17, 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Curious Clinician

In-person Discussion Group for Therapists

TOPIC

"Race"

WHEN

Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 1:45 - 3:30pm

1:45pm check-in, discussion starts 2pm

WHERE

Old Town Pasadena

The address will be sent in follow-up emails.

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $15

FACILITATOR

Michael Mann, LMFT

Who We Are

Curious Clinician is an in-depth discussion group for associate and licensed therapists to explore topics that we in encounter in our work together.

What to Expect

At the SGV-CAMFT Curious Clinician Groups you can expect a casual, interesting conversation with other therapists about topics that we encounter in our work together. When you leave a Curious Clinician group, we hope you have felt inspired and have made a friend.

When We Meet

SGV-CAMFT is now offering two Curious Clinician discussion groups every month. One meeting is held every second Sunday of the month in Glendora, CA with facilitator Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT. The second monthly meeting is hosted by Michael Mann, LMFT and gathers every third Sunday in Pasadena, CA.

About This Meet-Up

Our topic this month will be "Race." How does our own race, ethnicity, and cultural background show up working with clients? What blind spots might we have? How do clients' experience of race impact the work you do? Let's explore this together!

Space is limited, so be sure to register early! We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning before the event.

Questions?

Please email Michael Mann, LMFT at president@sgvcamft.org with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking #1 (Fri, May 22, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

Virtual Event for Therapists

TOPIC

"Focused, online networking for therapists"

WHEN

Friday, May 22, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00am

WHERE

Virtual via Zoom

Link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails.

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Jonna Tamases, LMFT

Who We Are

This networking event is for therapists who would like to know more therapists, to really understand their strengths and style in order to develop a referral base and professional will. It's for those of us who may get overwhelmed at the free-form, large-group socializing/networking events, or find it difficult to "feel" who other therapists are (as therapists) in that context, or have difficulty attending in-person events for any reason. The "Anti-social" is meant to be a tongue in cheek way of highlighting that these meetups really focus on networking and sharing ourselves as therapists.

What to Expect

This will be a structured, smaller-group meetup for us to share our offerings and strengths as therapists. Each meeting is one hour long, on Zoom. There's no pressure to socialize, and you can attend multiple events, as you desire.

When We Meet

We have this event 2 times every month at various times. Jonna's intention is to schedule various times, making it available to more people. If you have a particular time that you haven't seen scheduled yet, please let Jonna know, and we can make a future meeting to fit your schedule!

About This Meet-Up

Jonna endeavors to create a warm, welcoming space where we can share about ourselves to the group and really get a sense of each other's vibe as therapists. In addition to sharing things like your therapy focus, strengths, style, ideal client, etc., you can share things like what you like about being a therapist, how you see yourself in the client-therapist relationship, or a moment from a session where you really liked how you showed up. Or anything else you'd like us to know about you!

Registration is limited to 9 people, so be sure to register early. Registration closes the morning of the event. If you've registered but can't make it, please let Jonna know (even the morning of the event!). We often have a wait list, and your cancellation frees up a spot for someone else to attend.

Questions?

Please email Jonna Tamases, LMFT at jonna.tamases@gmail.com with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking #2 (Mon, May 25, 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

Virtual Event for Therapists

TOPIC

"Focused, online networking for therapists"

WHEN

Monday, May 25, 2026 | 7:00 - 8:00pm

WHERE

Virtual via Zoom

Link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails.

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Jonna Tamases, LMFT

Who We Are

What to Expect

When We Meet

About This Meet-Up

Questions?

Please email Jonna Tamases, LMFT at jonna.tamases@gmail.com with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

Asian Therapist Community Group (Sat, May 30, 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Asian Therapist Community Group

In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists

TOPIC

"APIDA Heritage Month & Mental Health Awareness Month"

WHEN

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:30 - 11:00am

WHERE

Garfield Park

1000 Park Ave. South Pasadena, CA 91030

**Grass area of Mission Street & Park Avenue Corner**

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $10

FACILITATOR

Jessica Lan, LMFT

Who We Are

The Asian Therapist Community Group is designed exclusively to support Asian mental health therapists, licensed and pre-licensed, throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. This is your space to connect, recharge, and thrive alongside peers who understand your unique journey.

What to Expect

You can expect to build a supportive network that uplifts each other while engaging in honest conversations about navigating life as an Asian therapist. Together, we'll build meaningful connections, foster personal and professional growth, and collectively uplift Asian mental health in our communities.

When We Meet

The Asian Therapist Community Group meets monthly on a Saturday at different locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About This Meet-Up

Let's celebrate the end of APIDA Heritage & Mental Health Awareness Month together! Connect, unwind, and enjoy time with fellow Asian mental health therapists. This is unstructured time to get to know each other and catch up.

Please be prepared for a picnic-style get-together. Feel free to bring blankets/chairs, water, shade structures, and or drinks/snacks to share (not required!). I will be bringing blankets, morning snacks, drinks, and games to share as well, and welcome anyone who would like to contribute.

We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the evening before the event.

Questions?

Please email Jessica Lan, LMFT at jessica@lanfamilytherapy.com or via phone at (626) 888-1086 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

Summer Social (Sat, June 06, 2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Summer Social

In-person Social Networking Event

WHEN

Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 11:00am - 1:00pm

WHERE

Garfield Park

100 Park Avenue, South Pasadena

(Mission Street Side, to the right of the path)

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $10

EVENT ORGANIZER/CONTACT

Micheal Mann, LMFT

Jessica Lan, LMFT

About This Event

Join us for a relaxed summer gathering to connect with fellow therapists in the community. This casual, bring-your-own-everything picnic is a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors, and build relationships with colleagues outside of the usual professional setting.

Pack your own food, drinks, blanket or chair, and anything else that will make you comfortable. Whether you're a longtime member or new to the community, all are welcome to stop by, say hello, and enjoy some sunshine together.

We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the event before the event.

Questions?

Please email Jessica Lan, LMFT at jessica@lanfamilytherapy.com or Michael Mann, LMFT at president@sgvcamft.org with further inquiries about this event.

Other Details

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Walk & Talk (Sun, June 28, 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Walk & Talk

In-person Social Networking Event

WHEN

Sunday, June 28, 2026 | 8:00 - 10:00am

WHERE

Gabrielino Trail

JPL Bridge, Explorer Rd. Altadena, CA 91001

(Parking Options: Respirian Zone, Gabrielino Lower Parking)

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $10

EVENT ORGANIZER/CONTACT(S)

Michael Mann, LMFT

Deanna Hudgins, LMFT

About This Event

Start your day with fresh air, movement, and meaningful connection. Join fellow therapists for a casual morning walk/hike where conversation flows as naturally as the trail.

This informal gathering is a chance to connect with colleagues, build community, and enjoy the outdoors together. No agenda, no pressure. All fitness levels are welcome, and the pace will be relaxed.

Please bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and anything else you may need for the morning. We hope you'll join us for a refreshing start to the day!

We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the evening before the event.

Questions?

Please email Deanna Hudgins, LMFT at secretary@sgvcamft.org or Michael Mann, LMFT at president@sgvcamft.org with further inquiries about this event.

Other Details

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