San Gabriel Valley CAMFT upcoming events

Dream Circle (Sat, November 14, 2026)

Sat, 14 Nov 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Dream Circle

In-person Community Group for Therapists

TOPIC

"Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth"

WHEN

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 9:30am - 12:00pm

WHERE

The Place Within

211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1. Monrovia, CA 91016

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $10

FACILITATOR

Kathryn Bikle, LMFT

Who We Are

The SGV-CAMFT Dream Circle is a focused and intimate gathering designed for therapists to explore the significance of dreams. Led by experienced facilitator Kathryn Bikle, this recurring group offers a space to learn practical techniques for understanding dream imagery and applying those insights to navigate personal and professional challenges.

As a part of the SGV-CAMFT community offerings, the Dream Circle provides a unique opportunity for members and non-members alike to delve into the subconscious in a supportive environment, fostering self-discovery and a deeper understanding of the psyche. With its limited size, the group encourages connection and a more personalized experience in unraveling the mysteries held within our dreams.

What to Expect

You can expect an insightful exploration into the realm of dreams with the San Gabriel Valley CAMFT Dream Circle. Led by Kathryn Bikle, a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Dream Circle groups offer a deep dive into how dream work can enrich your therapeutic approach or personal understanding of your inner landscape.

Kathryn also brings valuable expertise as a Somatic Experiencing® Trauma Practitioner, Certified Labyrinth Facilitator and BodyDreaming® Practitioner. She is sensitive to the body's role in processing experiences and has a holistic and symbolic approach to inner exploration, and she brings this sensitive, holistic, and symbolic approach to her work as facilitator of the SGV-CAMFT Dream Circle.

When We Meet

The Dream Circle usually meets on the third Saturday of the month in Monrovia.

About This Meet-Up

Curious about how to work with dreams in your therapy practice? Or maybe you’re just interested in working with dreams for your own personal growth and enjoyment?

Join BodyDreaming Facilitator Kathryn Bikle, LMFT to explore how dreams enhance our understanding of what is going on in the psyche and how to work with these images to derive meaning from them in a way that helps you navigate issues from your past and current life!

Registration is limited to 10 people, with a waitlist opportunity, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the evening before the event.

Questions?

Please email Kathryn Bikle, LMFT at kathryn.bikle@gmail.com or via phone at (626) 755-6437 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

3000 Club (in-person) Coffee Date (Sun, November 15, 2026)

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists

TOPIC

"Coffee Date"

WHEN

Sunday, November 15, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:30pm

WHERE

Red Car Coffee Shop

at the Huntington Library Art Museum

(1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Joe Girillo, LMFT

Who We Are

The 3000 Club is a group designed to support pre-licensed therapists on their journey towards licensure.

What to Expect

At the SGV-CAMFT 3000 club meet-ups you can expect networking opportunities to connect with other pre-licensed therapists, as well as access to a supportive community of licensed therapists who will have the answers to your questions about the licensure process.

When We Meet

SGV-CAMFT offers two 3000 Club meetings every month to support pre-licensed therapists on their road to licensure. One monthly meeting is hosted by Joe Girillo, LMFT and is held usually every third weekend of the month in person at varying locations. Our second monthly meeting held virtually will resume soon.

About This Meet-Up

The 3000 Club "Coffee Date" this month will be hosted at a new location at LovePath Counseling (1173 N Dixie Rd. #201 San Dimas, CA 91773).

Be sure to register early for headcount purposes, and we look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning of the event.

Questions?

Please email Joe Girillo, LMFT at jgirillo_57@joegirillo.com or via phone at (951) 206 - 1548 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking #1 (Fri, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:00:00 GMT

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

Virtual Event for Therapists

TOPIC

"Focused, online networking for therapists"

WHEN

Friday, November 20, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00am

WHERE

Virtual via Zoom

Link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails.

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Jonna Tamases, LMFT

Who We Are

This networking event is for therapists who would like to know more therapists, to really understand their strengths and style in order to develop a referral base and professional will. It's for those of us who may get overwhelmed at the free-form, large-group socializing/networking events, or find it difficult to "feel" who other therapists are (as therapists) in that context, or have difficulty attending in-person events for any reason. The "Anti-social" is meant to be a tongue in cheek way of highlighting that these meetups really focus on networking and sharing ourselves as therapists.

What to Expect

This will be a structured, smaller-group meetup for us to share our offerings and strengths as therapists. Each meeting is one hour long, on Zoom. There's no pressure to socialize, and you can attend multiple events, as you desire.

When We Meet

We have this event 2 times every month at various times. Jonna's intention is to schedule various times, making it available to more people. If you have a particular time that you haven't seen scheduled yet, please let Jonna know, and we can make a future meeting to fit your schedule!

About This Meet-Up

Jonna endeavors to create a warm, welcoming space where we can share about ourselves to the group and really get a sense of each other's vibe as therapists. In addition to sharing things like your therapy focus, strengths, style, ideal client, etc., you can share things like what you like about being a therapist, how you see yourself in the client-therapist relationship, or a moment from a session where you really liked how you showed up. Or anything else you'd like us to know about you!

Registration is limited to 9 people, so be sure to register early. Registration closes the morning of the event. If you've registered but can't make it, please let Jonna know (even the morning of the event!). We often have a wait list, and your cancellation frees up a spot for someone else to attend.

Questions?

Please email Jonna Tamases, LMFT at jonna.tamases@gmail.com with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

Asian Therapist Community Group (Sun, November 22, 2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Asian Therapist Community Group

In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists

TOPIC

"Meet & Mahjong"

WHEN

Sunday, November 22, 2026 | 2:00 - 5:00pm

WHERE

Yellow Chair Collective - Burbank

(101 S First St. #305 Burbank, CA 91502)

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: $15

YCC guests w/ code: Free

FACILITATOR

Jessica Lan, LMFT

Who We Are

The Asian Therapist Community Group is designed exclusively to support Asian mental health therapists, licensed and pre-licensed, throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles County. This is your space to connect, recharge, and thrive alongside peers who understand your unique journey.

What to Expect

You can expect to build a supportive network that uplifts each other while engaging in honest conversations about navigating life as an Asian therapist. Together, we'll build meaningful connections, foster personal and professional growth, and collectively uplift Asian mental health in our communities.

When We Meet

The Asian Therapist Community Group meets monthly on a Saturday at different locations throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About This Meet-Up

Join us with our co-host Yellow Chair Collective for a fun afternoon of mahjong, snacks, and networking! Whether you're new to mahjong or already know how to play, come learn, play, and connect with fellow therapists in a relaxed, welcoming space.

Yellow Chair Collective specializes in multicultural therapy with an emphasis on serving the Asian American community. They recently opened their Burbank office, so a huge thank you for their invite and sponsorship of this mahjong experience! You can learn more about their work and practice at yellowchaircollective.com.

Registration is limited to 30 people, with a waitlist opportunity, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the evening before the event.

Notes for future meetings:

Save the Date: December 5th Chapter Membership Event

We will not be meeting January 2027

Questions?

Please email Jessica Lan, LMFT at jessica@lanfamilytherapy.com or via phone at (626) 888-1086 with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking #2 (Mon, November 23, 2026)

Tue, 24 Nov 2026 03:30:00 GMT

"Anti-Social" Therapist Networking

Virtual Event for Therapists

TOPIC

"Focused, online networking for therapists"

WHEN

Monday, November 23, 2026 | 7:30 - 8:30pm

WHERE

Virtual via Zoom

Link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails.

COST

Members: Free

Non-members: Free

FACILITATOR

Jonna Tamases, LMFT

Who We Are

What to Expect

When We Meet

About This Meet-Up

Questions?

Please email Jonna Tamases, LMFT at jonna.tamases@gmail.com with further inquiries about this group.

Other Details

This is a Special Interest Group (SIG). Read more about SIGs here.

View event policies here.