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Join us in person in Torrance or online for our next monthly meeting! It's coming up on Friday, February 13. Click HERE or on the image below to learn more and register for the event.
Join us at 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 14th for our next Walk & Connect group! Register for free (just so we know you're coming) HERE. A map of the meeting spot is listed on the registration page for ease of locating the group.
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.
Events on the Horizon from LBSB CAMFT & State CAMFT (subject to change) Friday, February 13th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness in Couples Therapy for Lasting Connections" with Almena Lowe Mozon, PhD. Register HERE Saturday. February 14th - LBSB CAMFT Walk & Connect Group. Meet at the Redondo Beach Pier. Register HERE Friday, April 10th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. "Accountability Remains Human: CAMFT’s Ethics Standards for Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)" Registration coming soon!
Friday, June 5th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon! Friday, August 7th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon! Friday, October 2nd - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Registration coming soon! For the most up-to-date information, we provide access our annual calendar (all events are subject to change). The 2026 one will be uploaded soon!
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 Dear Members, Colleagues & Friends, I wanted to let you know that last weekend, the LBSB CAMFT Chapter traveled to San Diego and stayed one night at the Sheraton near the harbor. The event was the State CAMFT Annual Chapter Leadership Conference, and Chapter leaders from across California attended. I believe we are now up to 26 Chapters. It is an incredible time to meet leaders from other Chapters and see how they operate and represent their communities.The theme and keynote speaker addressed engagement of members and leaders. We had several breakout groups to choose from and learn from. One session separated first-year leaders from those who had been serving for more than one year. I think it was an even split between experienced leaders and newer leaders. We had wonderful opportunities to share and exchange ideas about what Chapters offer in terms of paid and unpaid events, such as continuing education events, job fairs, and networking opportunities like the Walk and Connect events that LBSB offers. It was a chance to gain new ideas and explore ways to engage both members and non-members. Some Chapters shared that they offer support groups for their pre-licensed members. This year, we do have a new Pre-Licensed Director, and that is actually one of the ideas he is considering for 2026. I would love to hear from some of you—do you have ideas about support groups for clinicians? We have also been invited to provide information about our changes and improvements from 2025 to one of the Chapter Advisory Council members. She had a conversation with me and other leaders, and together we shared several improvements and ways we support the mental health community, both for LBSB Chapter members and non-members. An article will be coming out in The Therapist magazine. Wow! It was truly an honor to be identified for this recognition. This month, we will be sending out voting ballots for you to vote on the leadership roles for 2026. Fortunately, most of the roles have already been filled. I would still love to have one additional tech-savvy person join our leadership team. If you’re reading this, perhaps you would consider donating about five hours per month to the LBSB Chapter. We are a pretty awesome group of friendly leaders who genuinely want to contribute to the mental health community of the Long Beach South Bay and surrounding cities. Please don’t hesitate to give me a call! Next Friday, February 13th, is our Monthly hybrid event. Please join us for this very needed and helpful topic on Couples Therapy. Registration is still open, folks! The following day, Saturday, February 14th, we will have our fun and easy Walk and Connect on the strand in Redondo Beach. Please register for this free event and let us know you’ll be there. The weather is just right for a brisk walk and an opportunity to meet someone new in the mental health field. We look forward to seeing you this weekend! Warmly, Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT president@lbsbcamft.org
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The January Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.
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CAMFT Advocacy Day returns on March 12, 2026, bringing members together in Sacramento to advocate for the MFT profession and the communities we serve.
Participants will receive advocacy training, legislative updates, and the opportunity to meet directly with their legislators to discuss key issues impacting MFTs in California. Advocacy Day is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and make a meaningful impact through our collective voice.
Please note that Advocacy Day is capped at 75 members, so act fast!
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
New sponsors are coming soon!
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.
Dear Community, I hope this email finds you well and that 2026 is off to a great start :) I'm reaching out to share that our REPAIR Program is now accepting applications for 2026 cohorts (website link) (application link). REPAIR is a 13 week cohort-based virtual program designed to support individual and collective healing from the impact of interpersonal trauma. Through a blend of psychoeducation, experiential activities, skill building, and reflections, participants learn how to work with their nervous system to build competencies in the following: Resilience, Embodiment, Perspective, Awareness, Integration, and Responsiveness. Please feel free to forward this invitation to any individuals or groups who may benefit, we do have sliding scale and scholarship REPAIR program options for participants. Warmly,
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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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