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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, November 14th - “Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers” Sara Jasper, JD (Webinar) Register HERE 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. | New in M2M this week:
Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are fast approaching Thanksgiving—can you believe it? The weather has cooled, and the fog and overcast skies have made their way in every morning, especially for those in the beach cities. It brings a change in mood and atmosphere: sleepy mornings and the wish to stay in bed just a little longer. I hope you’re all getting in your morning walks to get your blood pumping and taking a few extra-deep breaths to expand your lungs. Those of us who are a little older need our stretches to keep our bones limber and less achy. Yeah, that’s me, folks! Speaking of walking, I was able to join the Walk & Connect event this past Saturday at the Redondo Beach Pier! Wow, was that ever fun! There were six of us, and we rotated who we walked with to circulate and get to know one another. It wasn’t really intentional, but we all agreed it was a great idea. I met a lovely couple and a couple of male therapists! We chatted about the fact that there are not that many men in the mental health community. One of them mentioned how he’s seen a rise in males entering the field. Nevertheless, if you’re free and see this event advertised again, please come on out! It was the perfect day for a walk and to make new connections. Yes, I invited both gentlemen to join the Chapter leadership, and I think at least one of them will! Here’s a strong reminder to all: I am currently seeking someone comfortable with computers. Claire, our faithful Marketing Director, who has given five years of service to the Chapter, has decided not to return in 2026. She will be greatly missed—not only by our leadership but also by LBSB-CAMFT M2M Newsletter readers and the sponsors she’s worked with. If we can find someone willing to learn her role soon, while she’s still around, it will make the transition much smoother. Please reach out to me! I’d love to give you plenty of time to shadow her before the end of the year. I am also seeking someone interested in serving at our Monthly Events. You’ll need to be available on the second Friday of each month, nine months out of the year. Feel free to call me at the number below, and we can schedule a time to discuss the roles available. Let’s find which one is the right fit for you! Yes, five hours per month is the expectation for most roles, and that’s the minimum. It’s a rewarding opportunity—and besides, you’ll have the chance to meet new folks and learn more about what happens behind the scenes. βΊοΈ Did I mention there are many perks? Such as free attendance at all events, building friendships, and making professional contacts for years to come in our community! Who could ask for anything more? Upcoming Events
Please don’t forget to preregister for the Holiday Party—we’re in the planning stages, and I’m looking forward to seeing many of you there! It’s truly been a wonderful year for many of us. Let’s come together and celebrate as clinicians. You’ve all been so patient, accepting, and caring with your clients—helping them through their circumstances toward a place of thriving. Lastly, one more thing not to forget: I’d love to invite all of you to bring a Self-Care Basket to contribute to the drawing at the Holiday Party. We’d like to see everyone leave with a gift. We almost did it last year! ππ
Warmly, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT (310) 529-3011 President, LBSB Chapter of 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.
"Law and Ethics: Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers"
Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am
Register HERE for the November Webinar
Webinar Description:
California’s Medi-Cal system is complex and ever-changing. During this three-hour presentation, CAMFT Staff Attorney, Sara Jasper, will provide an overview of the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health system, including information about CalAIM and BH-Connect. Ms. Jasper will review Medi-Cal’s requirements for telehealth services, provider addresses and how providers who offer “remote-only” services can apply for an exemption from Medi-Cal’s place of business requirements. Ms. Jasper will offer practice tips and resources Medi-Cal providers may use to strengthen their recordkeeping practices in anticipation of audits. Finally, Ms. Jasper will offer general resources to support providers as they navigate the Medi-Cal system, including resources for those providing care to dual eligible patients and caregivers.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify the pathways to behavioral health care services within the Medi-Cal system. ;
- Identify possible opportunities for behavioral health care providers as a result of BH-Connect.
- Describe Medi-Cal’s requirements for the delivery of telehealth services.
- Review Medi-Cal Provider address rules and the telehealth or “remote-only” place of business exemption.
- Discuss Medi-Cal’s documentation requirements to audits
"New Year, New Law & Ethics: What You Need to Know for 2026"
Presenter: Alain Montgomery, JD CAMFT Staff Attorney
Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:00am
Register HERE for the December Webinar
Webinar Description:In this workshop, CAMFT Staff Attorney, Alain Montgomery, JD will explain the new laws that will take effect in 2026 that impact the practice of psychotherapy in California. This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of the changes to current laws and the new laws on a state and federal level. Participants will obtain insight into relevant and applicable legal, ethical, and business considerations.
Educational Goals:
Participants will gain an understanding of the changes that will impact the practice of psychotherapy.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the new laws and regulations going into effect.
- Distinguish and explain the new laws and regulations with existing laws and regulations.
- Implement at least one applicable change into their practice.
This event will be recorded and available to watch three business after event has ended.
Read below to learn about an upcoming BBS webinar re: Artificial Intelligence... If you are not able to attend this webinar event, the webinar will be recorded and posted to the our website, bbs.ca.gov, for future access to view.
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Sponsor Annoucements
We've got TWO new sponsors who will begin advertising next week!
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.
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.
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