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  • Curious Clinician (Glendora) June 2025 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Role of Therapists Own Growth & Healing in Therapy

    • Sun, June 08, 2025
    • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    • 150 E Meda Avenue, Suite 110, Glendora, CA 91741
    • 4
    • 8 registrants
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    Curious Clinician

    In-person Discussion Group for Therapists


    FOCUS

    "Role of Therapists Own Personal Healing & Growth in Therapy"


    WHEN

    Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 2:00 - 3:30pm


    WHERE

    150 E Meda Ave, Suite 110

    Glendora, CA 91741

    Details will be sent in follow-up emails.


    COST

    Members:Free

    Non-members:$15


    FACILITATOR

    Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT


    Who We Are

    Curious Clinician is an in-depth discussion group for associate and licensed therapists to explore topics that we in encounter in our work together.


    What to Expect

    At the SGV-CAMFT Curious Clinician Groups you can expect a casual, interesting conversation with other therapists about topics that we encounter in our work together. When you leave a Curious Clinician group, we hope you have felt inspired and have made a friend.


    When We Meet

    SGV-CAMFT is now offering two Curious Clinician discussion groups every month. One meeting is held every second Sunday of the month in Glendora, CA with facilitator Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT. The second monthly meeting is hosted by Michael Mann, LMFT and gathers every fourth Sunday in Pasadena, CA.


    About This Meet-Up

    The topic for the June 8, 2025 discussion will be about the role of clinicians self- healing and growth, and how that relates to the healing and growth of their clients.

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


    Questions?

    Please email Joe Hovemeyerattreasurer@sgvcamft.orgwith further inquiries about this group.

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  • 3000 Club (in-person) June 2025 - Coffee Date presentation by Natalie Moore, LMFT

    • Sat, June 14, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Red Car Coffee Shop at the Huntington Library Art Museum (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)




    3000 Club

    In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Coffee Date"

    with presentation by Natalie Moore, LMFT on

    "Therapist Websites & SEO 101- Helping AMFTs Attract Clients"


    WHEN

    Saturday, June 14, 20025 | 1:00 - 2:30pm


    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 is now offering two 3000 Club meetings every month to support pre-licensed therapists on their road to licensure. One monthly meeting will be hosted by Emerald Aueyong, AMFT and is held every first Friday of the month virtually via Google Meet, with the exception of holidays (the link will be sent in registration emails). The second monthly meeting of the 3000 Club is in-person and held at varying times and location with group facilitator Joe Girillo, LMFT.

    About This Meet-Up

    The 3000 Club in-person "Coffee Date" event on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 1pm at the Red Car Coffee Shop within the Huntington Library Art Museum in San Marino will include a presentation"Therapist Websites & SEO 101 – Helping AMFTs Attract Clients" by Natalie Moore, LMFT.

    Getting found online is one of the biggest challenges for new therapists. In this casual, info-packed talk, Natalie Moore, LMFT, will break down the basics of creating an effective therapist website and introduce simple SEO strategies AMFTs can use to start getting private practice clients—even before licensure. No tech experience required!

    Be sure to register early for headcount purposes, and we look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes May 30th. 

    Questions?

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

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  • Curious Clinician (Pasadena) June 2025 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Money

    • Sun, June 22, 2025
    • 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    • Old Town Pasadena (The address will be sent in follow-up emails)
    • 10
    • 2 registrants
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    Curious Clinician

    In-person Discussion Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Money"


    WHEN

    Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 1:30 - 3:30pm


    WHERE

    Old Town Pasadena

    The address will be sent in follow-up emails.


    COST

    Members:Free

    Non-members:$15


    FACILITATOR

    Michael Mann, LMFT


    Who We Are

    Curious Clinician is an in-depth discussion group for associate and licensed therapists to explore topics that we in encounter in our work together.

    What to Expect

    At the SGV-CAMFT Curious Clinician Groups you can expect a casual, interesting conversation with other therapists about topics that we encounter in our work together. When you leave a Curious Clinician group, we hope you have felt inspired and have made a friend.

    When We Meet

    SGV-CAMFT is now offering two Curious Clinician discussion groups every month. One meeting is held every second Sunday of the month in Glendora, CA with facilitator Joe Hovemeyer, LMFT. The second monthly meeting is hosted by Michael Mann, LMFT and gathers every fourth Sunday in Pasadena, CA.

    About This Meet-Up

    Our topic this time will be Money. How do you set fees? What is it like to talk to clients about money? Do you use a sliding scale or accept insurance? Are there things around money that make you uncomfortable? How do your beliefs about the role of therapist impact these things? Let's explore this together.

    Space is limited, so be sure to register early! We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes the morning before the event.

    Questions?

    Please email Michael Mann, LMFTat president@sgvcamft.org with further inquiries about this group.

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  • Dream Circle June 2025 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth

    • Sat, June 28, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Place Within (211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1 Monrovia, CA 91016)
    • 0
    • 10 registrants
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    Dream Circle

    In-person Community Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth."


    WHEN

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 9:30 - 12:00pm


    WHERE

    The Place Within

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


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: $5


    FACILITATOR

    Kathryn Bikle, LMFT


    W    ho 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 on May 31, 2025. 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 meets on the fourth 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 for this intimate group is limited to 10 people and fills up quickly, so please be sure to register early!

    Registration closes the evening before the event. We look forward to seeing you there!

    Questions?

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

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  • Asian Therapist Community Group (ATCG) June 2025 - Special Interest Group (SIG) - Mid-Year Check-in

    • Sat, June 28, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Neighbors & Friends (88 Union Street, Pasadena)
    • 6
    • 6 registrants
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    Asian Therapist Community Group

    In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Mid-Year Check-in: Reflection and Intention Setting"


    WHEN

    Saturday, June 28, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00am


    WHERE

    Neighbors & Friends

    88 Union St. Pasadena, CA 91103


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: $5


    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 for our June gathering as we reach the mid-year mark! This in-person session, led by Jessica Lan, LMFT, offers a dedicated space for Asian therapists to pause, reflect on the first half of the year, and set clear intentions for what lies ahead.

    Registration is limited to 12 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 Jessica Lan, LMFT at jessica@lanfamilytherapy.com or via phone at (626) 888-1086 with further inquiries about this group.

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