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Event Policies, Protocols & Grievance Procedures can all be viewed any time by clicking HERE or by following the path via the 'Events' tab on our website.
Join LBSB CAMFT for our next Walk & Connect gathering near the Redondo Beach Pier on Saturday, December 13th. Register (for free!) and learn more details, including where to meet, HERE on our website.
Events on the Horizon from LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT
Friday, December 5th - "New Year, New Law & Ethics: What You Need to Know for 2026" with Alain Montgomery, JD (Webinar) Register HERE Friday, December 12th - LBSB CAMFT Holiday Party (In-Person at R&R Health in Redondo Beach) Register HERE Saturday, December 13th - Walk & Connect (In-Person near the Redondo Beach Pier) Register HERE For the most up-to-date information, click HERE to access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change).
Support Our Chapter’s Success! We’re excited to offer diverse sponsorship opportunities for our chapter. Whether you're interested in making a Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond-level contribution, your support will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. Sponsorship Levels: Silver: $200+ Gold: $450+ Platinum: $750+ Diamond: $1,500+ Your involvement not only helps fund our member events but also connects you with a dedicated community of professionals. For more details on how to become a sponsor and the benefits of each level of sponsorship, please reach out to our President at President@lbsbcamft.org.
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December 8, 2025 Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, I am writing to you today with a few final requests and reminders as we approach the last weeks of 2025. I realize the holiday season is upon us all, but I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read through this letter with intention. We are still seeking individuals who are comfortable with a computer! I would love to have the Marketing roles filled by the end of December. You will be trained by Claire Morrison, who has served in this role for five years. She knows it inside and out and is happy to provide detailed instructions and training. She will remain available for consultation as you take the role over. The position takes approximately one hour (plus or minus a few minutes) per week, depending on how creative you get with posting and editing. We also have a Chapter Leadership meeting on the second Friday of most months for one hour. Please reach out to me if you have any questions. We are also still accepting donations for Giving Tuesday through the remainder of December. Your generous support of the Long Beach–South Bay Chapter of CAMFT directly fulfills our mission to provide professional continuing education events and networking opportunities for both licensed and pre-licensed clinicians—at reduced fees for non-members and discounted fees for Chapter members. Every year, we offer a Job Fair and Holiday Event open to all. We launched a Job Board and a Mentorship Program this year. And of course, our Walk and Connect activity happens every month. We remain committed to helping clinicians feel connected rather than isolated in the work they do. All of this is only possible through membership dues, low-cost event fees, and the generosity of donors and sponsors. We are grateful for every contribution, large or small. Visit our website to donate or sponsor the Long Beach–South Bay Chapter of CAMFT. You can also contribute by creating a Self-Care Gift Basket to donate at the Holiday Party—filled with items you’d enjoy between sessions, such as snacks, a favorite drink, a cozy throw, a good book, a scented candle, or a movie pass. Anything that brings calm, comfort, or joy is perfect. These baskets are a special way to share appreciation with fellow clinicians who spend their days supporting others. Please contact me to arrange a pickup, or simply bring your basket with you on December 12th. And speaking of December 12th—don’t forget to register for our Holiday Party, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at R&R Health in Redondo Beach. This year’s venue offers a warm, home-like environment. Lunch will be catered by Chicken Maison, and non-alcoholic mobile bartenders will serve fun drinks. We’ll bring back favorite activities from last year—speed networking, Bingo (with prizes!), and a white elephant gift exchange—along with multiple drawings for Self-Care Gift Baskets. We hope to see many of our subscribers and members of the Long Beach–South Bay Chapter of CAMFT there! Feel free to invite colleagues to join you. This event is our way of showing appreciation for all the therapists who work year-round providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Warmly, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT (310) 529-3011 President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT
Member Benefits New to your member benefits: The LBSB Job Board! Are you a member with a job opening to offer at your practice, facility or organization? We want to connect you with community members seeking traineeships, associate or licensed positions. Click here to add your job listing!
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The November Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.
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Help Provide Information: Medi-Cal Enrollment Issue for Nonprofits Rendering Psychotherapy Services
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit community counseling centers, health centers, mental health agencies, and health clinics that primarily provide psychotherapy (known as non-specialty mental health services) for mild to moderate conditions are getting their applications for Medi-Cal enrollment denied.
- As a result, they are unable to bill and get reimbursed for rendered psychotherapy services to Medi-Cal beneficiaries
- CAMFT is looking to gather more information on the scope of the issue and how these application denials are impacting these organizations.
- Please share this feedback form with nonprofit organizations that provide psychotherapy services and are experiencing enrollment and reimbursement issues with the Medi-Cal program.
Supervision via Videoconferencing Allowance Now Permanent!
The Board of Behavioral Sciences announced a new Listserv Subscriber list for supervisors! By joining, supervisors will receive updates, resources, and important information on all things related to supervision. Stay connected and informed—subscribe today by clicking HERE
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Sponsor Annoucements
Located in the South Bay, Blume Behavioral Health offers residential mental health treatment for teens ages 12 to 17, welcoming clients from across the United States. Our program combines structure with compassionate, evidence-based care to support adolescents navigating a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. We work closely with families to create a safe and connected environment where meaningful progress can take place.
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Considering becoming a sponsor? Click HERE to learn more!
Disclaimer: Sponsor announcements have been reviewed and approved for posting by the LBSB CAMFT Leadership Team. However, it does not represent the official views, positions, or endorsements of the Chapter.
Want to get a group off the ground? Want to maintain a thriving group? It takes support and intention to have a practice that includes groups
Reach out today to secure your spot!
310-817-0599
Leah@thewellnesscollectiveca.com
www.TheWellnessCollectiveCA.com
Office Space Available in Torrance
Beautiful office with faux hardwood floors and a view of Palos Verdes is available now. Fifth floor of a very well maintained office building, in a six office suite. easy parking, right across from the Del Amo Mall. Large shared waiting room and kitchen. Friendly, professional group of therapists.
Please contact Mindy Fox, LMFT by email mindy@mindyfoxtherapy.com or phone/text 310-314-6933.
If you are an actively registered Member of LBSB CAMFT, you have the opportunity to market yourself, your events, your space, and positions you are hiring for or seeking for FREE! To submit an ad to be posted in M2M, send an email to our Marketing Director, Claire Morrison, at marketing@lbsbcamft.org with a photo and/or brief text and any links to be shared and it will be posted in our next two M2M emails. To apply for membership, click here.
If you would like to have an email sent out specifically dedicated to your ad/business, please email our President, Chris McKnight, about setting up a sponsored e-blast. She can be reached via email at president@lbsbcamft.org. This is a great way to further LBSB CAMFT's mission of supporting local therapists by providing learning and community-building opportunities.
M2M & Sponsored e-blasts are sent out to over 1,100 people! Contact us today to set up your advertisement.
Announcements from Members are approved for posting by the Board but do not constitute endorsement and may not reflect the opinions of LBSB CAMFT.
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