Upcoming events

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

    • Fri, March 13, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
    • 0
    Registration is closed

     

     

    "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

    Virtual Event for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Focused, online networking for therapists"


    WHEN

    Friday, March 13, 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. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning of the event.

    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 March 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Community Joining Community

    • Sun, March 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Langley Senior Center (400 W Emerson Avenue, Monterey Park)
    • 9
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    Asian Therapist Community Group

    In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Community Joining Community"


    WHEN

    Sunday, March 15, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm


    WHERE

    The Langley Senior Center

    400 W Emerson Avenue, Monterey Park


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: Free


    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

    In March, our Asian Therapist Community Group will be joining æº« Wan.Collective for their intergenerational mahjong gathering at the Langley Senior Center. This collaborative event invites us to participate in an existing community space centered on cultural connection, learning, and relationship-building. Because we are joining a free, community space, our group will be free for all attendees. If you can't make it to this event, but want to learn more/ get involved in the future, you can find more information at https://www.instagram.com/wan.collective. Please note that this event is on a Sunday instead of our usual Saturday. You can expect us to return to normal programming after this month.

    Registration is limited to 25 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) March 2026 - Coffee Date

    • Sun, March 15, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Red Car Coffee Shop at the Huntington Library Art Museum (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)
    • 1 registrant
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    3000 Club

    In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Coffee Date"


    WHEN

    Sunday, March 15, 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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  • Curious Clinician (Pasadena) March 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Confronting Clients

    • Sun, March 15, 2026
    • 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Old Town Pasadena (The address will be sent in follow-up emails)
    • 1
    • 12 registrants
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    Curious Clinician

    In-person Discussion Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Confronting Clients"


    WHEN

    Sunday, March 15, 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 "Confronting Clients." How do you understand confrontation with clients? When has it gone well? When has it not gone well? What are your go to ways to push clients? 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.

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

    • Sat, March 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Place Within (211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1 Monrovia, CA 91016)
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
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    Dream Circle

    In-person Community Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth"


    WHEN

    Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 9:30am - 12:00pm

    Please note: not the usual Saturday


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

    • Mon, March 23, 2026
    • 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
    • 0
    Registration is closed

     

     

    "Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

    Virtual Event for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Focused, online networking for therapists"


    WHEN

    Monday, March 23, 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. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning of the event.

    Questions?

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

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

    • Sun, April 19, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
    • Red Car Coffee Shop at the Huntington Library Art Museum (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)
    • Be the first
    Register

     


     

    3000 Club

    In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Coffee Date"


    WHEN

    Sunday, April 19, 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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  • Curious Clinician (Pasadena) April 2026 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Children and Sexuality

    • Sun, April 19, 2026
    • 1:45 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Old Town Pasadena (The address will be sent in follow-up emails)
    • 13
    • Be the first
    Register

     


     

    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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