About LBSB CAMFT

Supporting Therapists. Strengthening Community.

The Long Beach South Bay Chapter of CAMFT (LBSB CAMFT) supports licensed therapists, pre-licensed clinicians, and allied professionals through professional development, networking, and community engagement.

Our chapter creates a space where mental health professionals can connect, learn, and grow together while strengthening the communities we serve.

Our Mission

The Long Beach South Bay Chapter is dedicated to serving its members, the mental health profession, and the local community.

We strive to create an environment where clinicians can:

• Expand their professional knowledge
• Build meaningful professional relationships
• Develop leadership skills
• Contribute to the advancement of the mental health field

Our Parent Organization

The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is the statewide professional organization representing approximately 38,000 members across California.

CAMFT consists of 26 local chapters, including the Long Beach South Bay Chapter. Together, these chapters provide professional advocacy, continuing education, and support for Marriage and Family Therapists and related professionals.

What We Offer

Continuing Education and Training

Our chapter offers regular continuing education opportunities designed for clinicians at all stages of their careers.

Monthly Educational Events
2 Continuing Education credits
Hybrid format
Second Friday of each month

Bi-Monthly Educational Events
1 Continuing Education credit
In-person format
Last Friday of alternating months

Members receive discounted registration for all events.

Networking and Professional Community

LBSB CAMFT provides a supportive professional network where clinicians can connect with peers across the region.

Opportunities include:

• Networking at educational events
• Special Interest Groups (currently forming)
• Annual Job Fair
• Holiday celebration and social gatherings
• Member therapist directory

Leadership Opportunities

Serving in chapter leadership provides clinicians with the opportunity to develop valuable professional skills while helping shape the future of the organization.

Volunteer leaders help:

• Coordinate professional programs
• Support membership development
• Strengthen the clinical community
• Expand chapter initiatives

Leadership service is also a valuable addition to a professional resume.

How We Stay Connected

Members stay informed and engaged through multiple communication platforms.

• Chapter website
• Weekly newsletter delivered every Monday
• Member Listserv for peer communication and consultation
• Social media updates on Facebook and Instagram

Sponsorship and Community Support

LBSB CAMFT is grateful for the generous support of sponsors and community partners who help advance our mission.

Sponsorship contributions support:

• Continuing education programming
• Professional networking opportunities
• Community engagement initiatives

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, donations and sponsorships may be tax-deductible.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

LBSB CAMFT recognizes the importance of continuing to grow as an organization in the ways we acknowledge and address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our commitments include:

• Expanding representation within our membership and leadership
• Improving demographic data collection to inform programming and outreach
• Amplifying organizations offering low-fee and sliding-scale services
• Recruiting diverse presenters and leaders within the chapter
• Providing educational programs that address equity and inclusion in mental health care

We remain committed to building a professional community that is inclusive, representative, and responsive to the needs of the communities we serve.

Event Locations

Monthly Events
Health Conference Center
3315 Medical Center Drive
Auditorium #4
Torrance, CA 90505

Bi-Monthly Events
Fusion Academy
1601 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 260

Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

Membership Policy

To become a member of the Long Beach South Bay Chapter, individuals must first be an active member of CAMFT.

• CAMFT membership must remain active throughout chapter membership
  If CAMFT membership lapses, a 30-day grace period will apply
  The Director of Membership may contact members before chapter benefits are suspended