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• Curious Clinician (East Side) April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - What do you do when in session and your client is racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, etc.?

  • When
    Sun, April 12, 2026
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    2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    527 E. Rowland St., Suite 205 Covina, CA 91723 (Details will be sent in follow-up emails)
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  Curious Clinician

  In-person Discussion Group for Therapists

  
  

  FOCUS

  "What do you do when in session and your client is racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, etc.?"

  
  

  WHEN

  Sunday, April 12, 2026 | 2:00 - 3:30pm

  
  

  WHERE

  527 E. Rowland St., Suite 205

  Covina, CA 91723

  Details will be sent in follow-up emails.

  
  

  COST

  Members: Free

  Non-members: $15

  
  

  FACILITATOR

  Joanna Guzman, 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 offers two Curious Clinician discussion groups every month. One meeting is held every second Sunday of the month on the East Side, either in Glendora with facilitator Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT or Covina with facilitator Joanne Guzman, LMFT. The second monthly meeting is hosted by Michael Mann, LMFT and gathers every third Sunday in Pasadena, CA.

  About This Meet-Up

  The topic this time will be "What do you do when in session and your client is racist, homophobic, transphobic, sexist, etc.?" Let’s share experiences, outcomes, and tools for responding to these situations in session. Maybe, we can include experiences had in session and tools used in session, regarding the state of our country, ICE, Wars, and politics. 

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

  Questions?

  Glendora: Please email Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT at joe.h@sync.org with questions.

  Covina: Please email Joanne Guzman, LMFT at joanneguzmantherapist@gmail.com with questions.

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• Clinical Toolbox Roundtable April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Working with men in therapy

  • When
    Wed, April 15, 2026
  •  
    6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
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  Clinical Toolbox Roundtable

  Virtual Special Interest Group for Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Working with men in therapy"

  
  

  WHEN

  Tuesday, April 15, 2026 | 6:30 - 7:30pm

  6:15pm check-in, discussion starts 6:30pm
  

  
  

  WHERE

  Virtual via Zoom

  Link will be sent in registration emails.

  
  

  COST

  Members: Free

  Non-members: $5

  
  

  FACILITATOR

  Dr. Jimmy Huynh, LMFT

  

  Who We Are

  We are a supportive community for pre-licensed therapists committed to growing our clinical skills, deepening our professional knowledge, and building confidence in the therapy room. This group is facilitated by a licensed clinician who provides guidance, structure, and practical tools to help you thrive in your early career.

  What to Expect

  In this collaborative space, you’ll learn and share hands-on strategies and practice essential therapeutic interventions. Each session focuses on expanding your clinical “toolbox” with effective techniques, creative approaches, and real-world applications. You can expect fun, collaborative discussions, resource sharing, and a safe environment to ask questions, demonstrate interventions, and celebrate your growth as a clinician.

  This is not a case consultation group but a brainstorming group to share our favorite interventions, ice-breakers, worksheets, and resources to expand our skillsets.

  When We Meet

  The Clinical Toolbox Roundtable will meet 1-2x a month, virtually on Tuesdays at 6:30pm (6:15pm check-in).

  About This Meet-Up

  Our topic this month will be "Working with men in therapy." We will be sharing our experiences and insights on working with men in the context of therapy. I’ll share some of the experiences of disconnect/barriers from my clinical experience. This is an opportunity to learn from one another about what we found effective working with men.

  Registration is limited to 12 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 Dr. Jimmy Huynh, LMFT at jimhuynhmft@yahoo.com with further inquiries about this group.

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• "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking - April 2026 #1

  • When
    Fri, April 17, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
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  "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

  Virtual Event for Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Focused, online networking for therapists"

  
  

  WHEN

  Friday, April 17, 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.

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• Dream Circle April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG)

  • When
    Sat, April 18, 2026
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    9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    The Place Within (211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1 Monrovia, CA 91016)
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  Dream Circle

  In-person Community Group for Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth"

  
  

  WHEN

  Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:30am - 12:00pm

  
  

  WHERE

  The Place Within

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

  
  

  COST

  Members: Free

  Non-members: $5

  
  

  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.

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• Curious Clinician (Pasadena) April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Children and Sexuality

  • When
    Sun, April 19, 2026
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    1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Old Town Pasadena (The address will be sent in follow-up emails)
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  Curious Clinician

  In-person Discussion Group for Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Children and Sexuality"

  
  

  WHEN

  Sunday, April 19, 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 "Children and Sexuality" with Monica Borunda. Monica Borunda, LMFT, SEP, CCTP-II, is a bilingual, bicultural Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II. Monica has been a faculty member at California State University, Los Angeles for 17 years. Monica has also served as a Child Forensic Interview Specialist and Trainer for the State of California and Nevada, conducting interviews with children in sensitive legal cases involving child sexual abuse and other major crimes. , educating social workers, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other professionals across the state. Recognized as an expert witness in child sexual abuse, trauma, and forensic interviewing, she frequently provides expert testimony in legal proceedings.

  Some questions to think about as we prepare for this discussion include: What is considered "normal" sexual exploration vs. problematic sexual behavior vs. abusive/criminal sexual behavior? Can two children engage in sexual behavior and only one of them be harmed/a victim? What is the difference between developmentally normal sexual exploration and behavior that creates trauma? I look forward to exploring this difficult yet important topic with you!

  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.

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• "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking - April 2026 #2

  • When
    Mon, April 20, 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
  • Spaces left
    1

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  "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

  Virtual Event for Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Focused, online networking for therapists"

  
  

  WHEN

  Monday, April 20, 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

  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.

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• Asian Therapist Community Group April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Spring Headshots

  • When
    Sat, April 25, 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Elder Park (2001 Heather Dr., Monterey Park)
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  Asian Therapist Community Group

  In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Spring Headshots"

  
  

  WHEN

  Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:30 - 11:00am

  
  

  WHERE

  Elder Park

  2001 Heather Dr., Monterey Park

  
  

  COST

  Members: Free

  Non-members: $15

  
  

  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

  For our April gathering, we’re doing something a little different. Instead of our usual meeting, we’ll be getting together for an updated professional headshot photoshoot. This is a chance to refresh the photos you use for your website, directories, and social media while connecting with other therapists in the community. Each participant will receive 3–5 professionally edited photos, including one image with additional retouching. Come ready to update your professional presence and spend some time in community.

  Thank you so much to Andy from Toucan Weddings for generously offering his support and services. You can check out his work at ToucanWeddings.com or @toucan.weddings.

  Registration is limited to 12 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 Jessica Lan, LMFT at jessica@lanfamilytherapy.com or via phone at (626) 888-1086 with further inquiries about this group.

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• 3000 Club (in-person) April 2026 - Coffee Date

  • When
    Sun, April 26, 2026
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Red Car Coffee Shop at the Huntington Library Art Museum (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)
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  3000 Club

  In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists

  
  

  TOPIC

  "Coffee Date"

  
  

  WHEN

  Sunday, April 26, 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.

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