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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 us in Torrance or online on Friday, October 10th for a presentation with Liz Dubé on Using the PLISSIT Model to Treat Clients With Sexual Problemsand earn 2 CEs
Events on the Horizon from LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT Friday, September 19th - "Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls" with Alain Montgomery (Webinar) Register HERE Friday, October 10th - "Using the PLISSIT model to treat clients with Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder (HSDD) and/or desire discrepancy" with Liz Dubé LMFT, CST (LBSB CAMFT Hybrid Online/In-Person Meeting) Friday, October 31st - “Healthy Ways to Manage Chronic Mental Illness, How You Can Help” Cherie Harper, LMFT (In-Person @ Fusion School, PV) Registration coming soon! Friday, November 14th - “Updates and Resources for Medi-Cal Providers” Sara Jasper, JD (Webinar) Register HERE Friday, December 12th - LBSB CAMFT Holiday Party: Save the date! 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:
Letter from the President I hope the summer break is treating you well. As we return to the routines of daily life and ease out of the vacation mindset, I hope you feel stronger, healthier, and more relaxed. I am sure we will all return to our usual levels of productivity now that the summer months are winding down. For parents and caregivers who had children at home, many are likely looking forward to seeing their students back in the classroom and learning again. I took a short break from writing these letters during the summer, knowing many of you were away or had out-of-office replies set. I’d love to share a few updates about Leadership and some of the projects we’re working on for members of the Long Beach South Bay CAMFT Chapter! We have added two new Leaders to our team! The first is Melissa Gabon, a Filipino student finishing up her Master’s degree. She has one adult daughter. Melissa is stepping into a brand-new role as Events Team Assistant, supporting the Programs, Pre-Licensed, Hospitality, and Clinical/DEI Directors. She will train with each of them to be ready to fill in as needed and to assist with related tasks. The second is Mia Jang, a Korean student also completing her Master’s degree. She, coincidentally, also has one adult daughter. Mia is taking on the new role of Executive Team Assistant, supporting the President, Secretary, and Treasurer. She will become familiar with each role so she can step in as needed and provide assistance with executive tasks. We are also seeking a Promotions Team Assistant! This person would help support the Marketing, Communications, Membership, and Sponsorship Directors. Leadership roles require a minimum of 5 hours per month, including attendance at our monthly Leadership meeting. There are many benefits to getting involved — professional connections, Chapter involvement, and the chance to give back. If you’re interested, please give me a call! You’ll soon see both new Leaders listed on the Leadership page of our website under the About Us tab at LBSBCAMFT.org. There, you’ll find photos and emails for all of our team members. You can also visit the Contact Us section under the same tab to see descriptions of our roles and find our emails. Please take a moment to learn about the people who volunteer their time to make this Chapter what it is today. They are generous and dedicated, and I encourage you to send them your gratitude with a warm greeting! Things to look forward to:
Finally, don’t forget to sign up for the Fall Symposium in Long Beach this October, hosted by CAMFT. Our Chapter will be hosting a table, and I would love to see some familiar faces stop by and say hello! Don't forget to use discount code FSCHAPTER for $20 off! If you've already registered, contact CAMFT and they'll refund it to you! This is plenty of information to get you thinking and planning for the rest of 2025. I hope you’ll mark your calendars and join us before the year ends. Warmly, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT (310) 529-3011 President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT
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Chapter members will receive $20 off the registration fee if they register for the Fall Symposium by October 13
- The Fall Symposium will take place on October 17 at the Marriott Long Beach Downtown
- With the Chapter member discount, you will pay only $255, instead of $275
- To receive the discount, use code FSCHAPTER
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- No problem — call the info center at 858-292-2638 to request your $20 refund
Need more information?
Click here for more information on the Fall Symposium and to register
DID YOU KNOW: CAMFT has annual Scholarships and Grants you may be eligible for!
Click HERE to learn more about them!
The Scholarship Committee will begin reviewing nominations after the deadline date of November 7, 2025. Recipients will be notified April 1, 2026.
"Law and Ethics: Working with Minor Clients: Prepare for Success and Avoid the Pitfalls" Presenter: Alain Montgomery, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00am Register HERE for the September Webinar |
Presenter: Sara Jasper, JD, CAMFT Staff Attorney Friday, November 14, 2025 at 9:00am Register HERE for the November Webinar |
Reminder: The California Board of Behavioral Sciences has posted its 2025 Sunset Review Report!
| Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter
Tip: click on the image below and scroll to page 2 for FAQs on the changes to Supervision & License Display requirements
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Sponsor Annoucements
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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.
I am a new member and an AMFT seeking a supervisor in private practice who may be a good fit to practice under. I am relocating to the Seal Beach/Long Beach area in a few months, but I am available to begin via telehealth immediately and expand into hybrid work this winter. I am looking for a supervisor who would be open to being reimbursed for supervision and any necessary overhead, while also negotiating a fair fee split or percentage. I am fully prepared to take on my own marketing and client outreach.
My professional journey has been deeply rooted in intuition, connection, and authenticity, as I am passionate about meeting clients where they are and supporting them in the discovery of their most authentic desires. I specialize in relationship issues (intimate, friendships, or family), couples, parenting support, ADHD in women, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, divorce, and recovery from domestic violence. I have a collaborative, client-centered style with a socioculturally attuned and feminist lens. As an integrative therapist, I ensure that each client receives care that is highly personalized, compassionate, and effective, drawing from EFT, IFS, psychodynamic, and CBT among other modalities.
While I currently have over 750 hours accrued toward licensure, I remain eager to continue deepening my practice under supervision. I bring a wealth of lived and professional experience that grounds the way I show up for and collaborate with clients. I am deeply committed to ongoing inner work, and I believe I can only guide clients as far as I have been willing to go myself.
Living in Europe and Central America has given me a deep appreciation for multicultural perspectives, and my previous career in education and grief work has further grounded me in compassion and presence. These experiences have also enriched my understanding of developmental needs, family systems and dynamics, and the nuance and challenges associated with many different life phases, providing me with unique insights. I carry all of this into my work, with authenticity, openness, and depth, creating a safe space for clients to process the complexities of life with nonpathologizing support.
I would love to connect with a supervisor who resonates with this approach and values collaboration, growth, and heart-centered work. Please feel free to reach out if this feels like a potential fit.
Thank you so much,
Krista Rae
krista.13rae@gmail.com
707-217-5935
SOUTH BAY THERAPISTS PARTY
Friday, October 24 from 4 - 7pm
Hennessey's Tavern (Hermosa Beach Pier)
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Come join us for this casual get-together of therapists to socialize, get out of our offices & support each other in the challenging work we do – with real live people, not via Zoom! Those of you who joined us at a previous party know how much FUN we have at these very lively get-togethers so come reconnect with friends and colleagues you haven’t seen in a while as well as meeting some new folks. You don’t even need to RSVP, just show up.
If there are others you would like to invite, feel free to let them know - the more therapists the better! Hennessey's sets up a large area for us so there's room for everyone. More info at: https://www.facebook.com/events/956924216580479
As a THANK YOU to all my therapist friends and colleagues, Davis Mediation will be picking up the tab for all the appetizers - all you need to cover are your drinks (there will be a cash basket and my Venmo is barrydavis22).
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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