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Chapter Announcements

See below or go to our Events page for the latest information on our upcoming events.

Upcoming events

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.



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 6th - "Navigating Gray Areas with Confidence: A Helpful Overview of Dual Relationships, Coaching Considerations for Therapists, and Soliciting Reviews and Testimonials from Patients" Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. Register HERE

Friday, February 13th - LBSB CAMFT presents, "Enhancing Clinical Effectiveness in Couples Therapy for Lasting Connections" with Almena Lowe Mozon, PhD. Register HERE

Friday, April 10th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. 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!

Sponsorship Opportunity

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.


Pre-Licensed Clinician Resources

    LBSB CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner 
    State CAMFT Pre-Licensed Corner

    • In order to maintain your membership with LBSB CAMFT, you MUST be sure your membership with State CAMFT is currently active. Please monitor renewal dates for both accounts to ensure you don't miss out on the many benefits of membership! You can verify your State membership by visiting www.camft.org
    • Did you know that M2M is seen not just by our members, but by hundreds of non-members from wellness-focused businesses to other clinicians? When you submit a request to have a member announcement included in M2M (click HERE for info and instructions on how to do this!), the information about you and your practice is sent to OVER 1,100 people!

    The Leadership Bulletin
         Reminders & Announcements from the Leadership Team

    New in M2M this week:

    • New Letter from the President
    • Announcing our next education event. Join us on Friday, Feb. 13th for a workshop centering couples therapy! Register HERE!

    Letter from the President

    January 19, 2026

    Dear Members, Subscribers, Colleagues, and Friends,

    Thank you for taking the time to read the President’s letters. I am interested in hearing your feedback, whether positive or negative. We are always looking for ways to engage more clinicians, and hearing from you truly helps. We have not done any surveys recently, and perhaps it is time to put something together! Let me know what you would like to learn more about regarding the Long Beach South Bay Chapter of CAMFT subscribers and members. I find myself wondering things like how many single versus married members we have, or how many parents are out there practicing in the field.

    Our next Walk and Connect falls on Valentine’s Day. I am not quite sure what kind of turnout we might get! What would your availability be on that day? If you are interested in filling in for Wendy as an occasional volunteer for Walk and Connect, please let me know by sending me a text or email. Please and thank you!

    We also have an opening once again. We had a young lady step forward, but her schedule has changed, and she is no longer available to take on the role of Communications. This role includes posting content from our website and newsletter on our Facebook and Instagram pages each week. The position also involves sharing our sponsors’ advertisements on social media, creating event flyers, and setting up registration pages on the LBSBCAMFT.org website. In addition, you would send event information to CAMFT so it can be advertised on their website as well.

    Yesenia, our Communications Director, would work with you side by side to train you and provide all the support you need. If you are creative and enjoy posting on social media, this role could be a great fit and an awesome contribution to the Chapter. The time commitment remains within approximately five hours per month. I look forward to meeting you, so please reach out and let me know when we can set up a meet-and-greet to get you started. All leadership positions may be included on your resume, and serving on the leadership team is a wonderful way to become more involved in your field and open the door to other leadership opportunities within CAMFT.

    Our February event is designed for those interested in enhancing their clinical skills in Couples Therapy. Please hurry and register for Friday, February 13th. It will be here before we know it! It should be a very interesting and helpful event. I will be attending in person and hope to see more of you there as well.

    Warmly,

    Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT

    (310) 529-3011

    President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT

    president@lbsbcamft.org

    www.lbsbcamft.org


    Why Update Your Profile?

    • An updated account allows us to tailor our communications and services to better suit you
    • Ensures you receive invitations to events and activities that match your interests
    • Helps us to connect you with other members who share similar interests and professional goals
    • Allows us to maintain up-to-date information to ensure accurate records for our membership renewals and other administrative purposes


    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!

    Not a member? Apply here to take advantage of this opportunity!

    Do you know someone who might want to join Long Beach South Bay CAMFT? Send them THIS flyer to let them know more about who we are and what we do!

    If YOU are not a current member of LBSB CAMFT, we welcome you to read the image below and check out the benefits of membership HERE.


    State CAMFT Announcements

    The December Newsletter is up! Click HERE to learn the latest from CAMFT.


    Click the Logo for Past State CAMFT Newsletters

    Click the image below to learn more and register for the 2026 Law & Ethics webinars brought to you by CAMFT! Earn CE units and learn valuable information.


    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. 

    Legislation Corner

    Supervision via Videoconferencing Allowance Now Permanent!

    Originally set to expire on January 1, 2026, the provision in law allowing supervision via videoconferencing in all settings has now been made permanent with the Governor’s recent signing of Senate Bill 775. This means supervisors and supervisees may continue to meet remotely via videoconferencing for supervision sessions moving forward. This change ensures continued flexibility and improves access to supervision, particularly in remote or underserved areas.

    A reminder that if supervision via videoconferencing is used, the law requires that within 60 days of the commencement of supervision, the supervisor must conduct a meeting with their supervisee to assess the appropriateness of allowing the supervisee to receive supervision via two-way, real-time videoconferencing. The assessment must include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

    • The abilities of the supervisee;

    • The preferences of both the supervisee and supervisor;

    • The privacy of the locations of the supervisee and supervisor while supervision is conducted.

    • The supervisor must document the results of their assessment. If their assessment finds that supervision via two-way, real-time videoconferencing is not appropriate with that supervisee, then they shall not utilize it.

    Important Update - Due to ongoing questions, BBS has updated the 90-Day Rule FAQ to help clarify and answer common concerns. Please take a moment to review the revised document in the link below from the Boards website. Supervisors: Be sure to review the FAQ carefully to fully understand the requirements for supervisees who plan to count hours earned between their graduation date and the date they receive their registration number. 90 Day Rule FAQ: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/90day_rule.pdf

    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


    • Click HERE for the latest legislative updates from State CAMFT
    • Click HERE for the latest from State CAMFT's advocacy Action Center

    Click the image below to view the latest issue of the CA BBS Newsletter


    The Board of Behavioral Sciences has updated its FAQs for Associates (and MFT Trainees). This includes the addition of the following Q&As:

          • Can a Trainee or Associate who is traveling out-of-state provide services to a client in California and can I count those hours toward
            licensure?
          • Can I count supervised experience gained in another state toward California licensure?
          • Can I count supervised experience gained in California toward licensure in another state?
          • How can I avoid losing experience hours as a registrant?
          • How can I avoid losing experience hours after applying for licensure?

    Below are links to the updated FAQ documents:
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/asw_faq.pdf
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/pcci_faq.pdf
    https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/publications/mft_faq.pdf


    Sponsor Annoucements


    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.

    Member Announcements






    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

    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.

    How to Submit to M2M

    • M2M emails go out weekly on Mondays
    • Please submit info in brief text format by the Sunday afternoon prior to the desired posting of your submission
    • A flyer in jpg or png format can also be submitted and a link will be added to the photo, if provided
    • For more details on how to request an M2M (members only) or e-blast advertisement available to members & non-members), see our full guidelines, which can be found here 
    • Please send M2M submissions to marketing@lbsbcamft.org
    • Please send requests for sponsored e-blasts to president@lbsbcamft.org

    We look forward to hearing from you. All feedback is welcomed and appreciated.


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