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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 or online for our next educational event! We look forward to seeing you on Friday, March 13th, to learn from Ronald Mah, Ph.D., LMFT, in his presentation, "From Before Anger, to Anger, to Difficult, to Dangerous." Register HERE


Join us on Saturday, March 14th, for our next Walk & Connect group! We meet near the south end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Click here or on the image below for more information and to register for FREE (just for the head count)!

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, March 13th - LBSB CAMFT Presents, Dr. Ronald Mah, Ph.D., LMFT. "From Before Anger, to Anger, to Difficult, to Dangerous." Register HERE

Saturday, March 14th - LBSB CAMFT Walk & Connect at the Redondo Beach Pier. Register for free HERE

Friday, April 10th - Law & Ethics (Webinar) with CAMFT. "Accountability Remains Human: CAMFT’s Ethics Standards for Telehealth, Technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)" Register HERE

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

    The Leadership Bulletin
         Reminders & Announcements from the Leadership Team

    New in M2M this week:

      Letter from the President
      Monday, February 23, 2026

      Dear Members, Colleagues & Friends,

      This has been one of the most beautiful last few days in February. Nice and cool and yet sunny. I hope you were able to get outdoors for a walk or to be still in front of the ocean or in a garden setting. Californians have so much to be thankful for in relation to the weather. I never take it for granted, folks. Things are changing on us all the time. Whatever you do to find peace and quiet, I do hope you made some time for yourself.

      I wanted to take some time to introduce our wonderful teams, which are still forming. We will send out a ballot for an official vote next week.

      Executive Team:

      President: Chris McKnight, serving her 6th year in the LBSB CAMFT.
      President Elect: Jennifer Seidner has just accepted this role and will begin training immediately.
      Secretary: Carmen Maldonado, who just started serving the Chapter in February 2026.
      Treasurer: Katherine Macleod has been with us since March 2025, but she plans to step down from the role by March 2026. This will be a vacancy, so if interested, please contact me.
      Executive Assistant: Mia Jang, who supports our Executives on an as-needed basis.

      Events Team:

      Programs: Lani Espinas, who just started serving the Chapter in February 2026. She is our new moderator for our Monthly events.
      Pre-Licensed Director: Matt Butler, who also just started serving in February 2025, will be our new moderator for our Bi-Monthly events.
      Hospitality (Vacant Position): This position requires someone who is friendly and available every second Friday of every month and the last Friday of March, May, July, and September.
      Clinical/DEI Director: Cherie Harper, who has been in leadership over a year and is going into her second term, reviews and approves all required documentation for presenters.
      Lastly is Events Assistant: Melissa Gabon, who steps in to cover as needed for anyone on the Events Team.

      Promotions Team:

      Marketing: Claire Morrison, who has served on the board for nearly six years, is transitioning out of her role as our website and newsletter editor. Hannah Sorrel will be her replacement.

      Communications: Yesenia Rosado has been in leadership since 2024 and will also be completing her term. She creates all of the Chapter flyers and opens up registrations for events, as well as postings on both social media sites the Chapter uses. In addition, she manages a platform called CE-Go, which manages evaluations and certificates for attendees at CE events. She is currently training Danielle Waldby to replace her.

      Membership: Wendy Rodriquez has been on the team going on four years, I believe since 2022. She oversees all of our Members’ profiles, ensures they are up to date, and assists members as requested.

      Sponsorships: Charmaine Holland has served in this role since mid-year in 2025. She assists our sponsors and establishes agreements to partner and fund the Chapter in exchange for advertising needs that outside organizations, businesses, and individuals may have.

      Well, that is our three fantastic teams, which all work together to bring you all the wonderful continuing education events, as well as the Job Fair and Holiday Event. You will see them on your ballots, and I hope you can confirm them as your Leaders for the year 2026. Please respond promptly to the ballot upon receipt. It would be so very much appreciated!

      Look forward to seeing you at our upcoming March events. We will have our regularly scheduled Monthly event on March 13th (click here) and, in addition, our first of the year Bi-Monthly event on March 27th (registration coming soon!). Don’t forget to come out for the Walk and Connect on March 14th (click here).

      Warmly,

      Chris McKnight, M.A., LMFT

      President, LBSB Chapter of CAMFT

      president@lbsbcamft.org
      (310) 529-3011

      www.lbsbcamft.org


      P.S. Here is a picture of some of the LBSB Leadership team - some new and some old - from the recent CAMFT Chapter Leadership Conference in San Diego! We had a great time meeting and collaborating with members of other Chapters and look forward to taking that knowledge and turning it into learning & community-building events for YOU!

      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.

      • 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!


      State CAMFT Announcements

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


      Click the Logo for Past State CAMFT Newsletters

      CAMFT is urging immediate action to protect MFT’s access to education funding! A federal regulatory change is threatening counseling and therapy education and the future of the mental health workforce.

      The U.S. Department of Education has announced a proposed rule that would redefine which graduate students qualify for higher federal graduate student loan limits as “professional students.” As currently drafted, the rule excludes all master’s level mental health professionals – including MFTs – from eligibility for these higher loan limits.

      As a result, new students in these programs would be limited to accessing only $20,500 in federal loans per year, rather than the $50,000 available to students pursuing “professional degrees” such as an M.D. or Psy.D. The elimination of new Grad PLUS loans for incoming students beginning July 1, 2026, further restricts access, making graduate education financially unattainable for many, particularly first-generation students, those from underrepresented communities, and those pursuing careers in public and community-based care.

      If finalized as currently proposed, this rule will:

      • Discourage students from entering the MFT profession.
      • Exacerbate mental health workforce shortages.
      • Increase student loan debt burdens through reliance on expensive private student loans.
      • Undermine access to care in already underserved communities.

      WE NEED YOUR STORY!!!

      • Please note: Your comment will be on public record. 
      • We have prepopulated the comment letter here with the majority of what is needed and only need you to take five minutes to add to make this letter your personal story. 

      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

      A sponsor of LBSB CAMFT is inviting clinicians to participate in a short survey focused on understanding client dropout in psychotherapy and exploring whether a new support tool, Product X, may help address this challenge.

      From the sponsor: 

      Purpose of the Survey
      - To better understand the reasons behind client dropout
      - To identify existing solutions and their limitations
      - To assess the potential value that a new support tool (Product X) could provide

      The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. To thank you for your time, we will be sending a $30 Amazon gift card to those who complete the survey. Please note that progress will be saved once you click "Next."

      If you have any questions about the survey, please feel free to contact Julia Liu at julial@glohai.com.

      The survey will be closed once we reach a certain number of respondents.

      ※Please note that it may take some time to deliver the gift card.

      Before continuing with the survey, we would like to ask a few screening questions.

      URL: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5NV82JW

      QR code;

      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

      Offices for lease part-time. Great location in South Torrance, near PV. Suite with 10 other therapists. 160.00 per month (one full day/week).  

      Call or email Paul Dorin (310)375-9707 dodcdorin@gmail.com.  Or text (310)766-7202.







      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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