Upcoming events

    • Sat, October 18, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • The Place Within (211 S Primrose Ave. Room 1 Monrovia, CA 91016)
    • 2
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    Dream Circle

    In-person Community Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Exploration of dreams for personal and professional growth"


    WHEN

    Saturday, October 18, 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

    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 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 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.

    • Sun, October 19, 2025
    • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Red Car Coffee Shop at the Huntington Library Art Museum (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108)
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    3000 Club

    In-person Support Group for Pre-Licensed Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Coffee Date"


    WHEN

    Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 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-membersFree


    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, APCC, AMFT and is held every first Friday of the month virtually via Zoom (the link will be sent in registration emails). The second monthly meeting of the 3000 Club is held usually every third weekend of the month in person at varying locations with facilitator Joe Girillo, LMFT.

    About This Meet-Up

    The 3000 Club "Coffee Date" this month will be at the Red Car Coffee Shop within the Huntington Library Art Museum in San Marino.

    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.

    • Tue, October 21, 2025
    • 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
    • Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
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    Clinical Toolbox Roundtable

    Virtual Special Interest Group for Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Sharing our favorite interventions"


    WHEN

    Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | 6:00 - 7:15pm

    6:00pm check-in, discussion starts 6:15pm


    WHERE

    Virtual via Zoom

    Link will be sent in registration emails.


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: $5


    FACILITATOR

    Dr. Jimmy Huynh, LMFT

    Who We Are

    We are a group for pre-licensed therapists, newly licensed therapists, and therapists transitioning professional settings who are committed to growing our clinical skills, deepening our professional knowledge, and building confidence in the therapy room. This group is facilitated by a licensed clinician who provides guidance, structure, and practical tools to help you thrive in your early career.

    What to Expect

    In this collaborative space, you’ll learn and share hands-on strategies and practice essential therapeutic interventions. Each session focuses on expanding your clinical “toolbox” with effective techniques, creative approaches, and real-world applications. You can expect fun, collaborative discussions, resource sharing, and a safe environment to ask questions, demonstrate interventions, and celebrate your growth as a clinician.

    This is not a case consultation group but a brainstorming group to share our favorite interventions, ice-breakers, worksheets, and resources to expand our skillsets.

    When We Meet

    The Clinical Toolbox Roundtable will meet 1-2x a month, virtually on Tuesdays at 6:15pm (6:00pm check-in).

    About This Meet-Up

    Our topic this month will be "Sharing our favorite interventions."

    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 Dr. Jimmy Huynh, LMFT at jimhuynhmft@yahoo.com with further inquiries about this group.

    • Sat, October 25, 2025
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Garfield Park in South Pasadena (Mission Street Side)
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    Asian Therapist Community Group

    In-person Community Group for Asian Therapists


    TOPIC

    "Aligned & Connected w/ Dr. Anthea Pitysingh"


    WHEN

    Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 9:30 - 11:00am


    WHERE

    Garfield Park

    South Pasadena

    **Mission Street Side**


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: $10


    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

    This month, we'll be in collaboration with Foundation of Function and Dr. Anthea Pitysingh, a physical therapist, who will guide us in caring for our bodies while we care for others. Together, we’ll explore how posture and movement impact our well-being, especially for those of us spending long hours at a desk or in session.

    The gathering will include:

    • A personal postural assessment to bring awareness to how you carry stress and strain in your body
    • A work-from-home/desk-friendly program you can integrate into your daily routine
    • Community connection time to share experiences, wisdom, and support with fellow Asian therapists

    Please bring yoga mats or blankets. Dr. Anthea will also be offering a free future 15 minute virtual or 30 minute in-person consult for attendees.

    Registration is limited to 15 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.

    • Fri, November 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 9:20 AM
    • Virtual via Zoom (link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)
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    3000 Club

    Virtual Support Group for Pre-licensed Therapists


    TOPIC

    "2025 Reflections"


    WHEN

    Friday, November 7, 2025 | 8:00 - 9:20am


    WHERE

    Virtual via Zoom

    The link will be sent in registration emails.


    COST

    Members: Free

    Non-members: Free


    FACILITATOR

    Emerald Aueyong, APCC, AMFT

    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, APCC, AMFT and is held every first Friday of the month virtually via Zoom (the link will be sent in registration emails). The second monthly meeting of the 3000 Club is held usually every third weekend of the month in person at varying locations with facilitator Joe Girillo, LMFT.

    About This Meet-Up

    The 3000 Club group this month will focus on the topic "2025 Reflections." Join us for the last meeting of the year! In this meeting, we will reflect and celebrate recent and past achievements. We'll also set intentions and provide support where needed!

    ***Please note: No virtual meeting in December. Have a wonderful holiday season! See you next year!***

    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 Emerald Aueyong, APCC, AMFT at eaueyong@gmail.com with further inquiries about this group.

    • Sat, November 15, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Monrovia Library Community Room (321 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016)
    • 50

     

     

    Professional Will Writing Workshop

    with Natasha Morisawa, LMFT; Patrick Reeves, LMFT; Kathleen Reeves, MDiv

    In-Person CE Event for Therapists


    WHEN

    Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 9:00am - 2:00pm

    See specific timeframe breakdown below.


    WHERE

    Monrovia Library Community Room

    (321 S Myrtle Ave. Monrovia, CA 91016)


    COST

    Licensed Members: $90

    Licensed Non-members: $100

    Associate Members: $75

    Associate Non-members: $80


    CE CREDITS

    4


    PROGRAMS CHAIR/EVENT ORGANIZER

    Kathryn Bikle, LMFT

    About This Event

    Working on a professional will is challenging in isolation. We may put it off or not update it regularly. SGV-CAMFT is providing an opportunity to do a deeper dive by looking at the reasons why we struggle with this and any end-of-life planning. Then we’ll support each other in taking the next steps to have our own professional will or update the one we already have.

    Catered lunch will be provided by Seasoning Alley, Monrovia (GF DF Vegetarian available).

    This workshop is offered in partnership with The Place Within-Southern California.

    Registration is limited to 50 people, with a waitlist opportunity, so be sure to register early. We look forward to seeing you there! Registration closes November 6, 2025.

    Education Goals/Learning Objectives

    By the end of this presentation participants will:

    1. Name 3 barriers to end of life planning.
    2. Identify 3 complimentary practices therapists can work with around death and dying.
    3. Understand parts of a professional will through a provided template.
    4. Construct a plan to complete and update a professional will.

    Presenter(s)

    Natasha Morisawa, MA, LMFT has interest in helping people prepare for and respond to disasters formed over 20+ years in paid and volunteer roles with the American Red Cross. As a Marriage and Family Therapist and Supervisor in private practice, her specialties include working with families and individuals exploring the impact of individual and generational trauma through systems-based, somatic, mindfulness, eco-psychotherapy, and attachment-based lenses. In addition to private practice, she’s the current Executive Director of The Place Within- Southern California, a non-profit community mental health center in Monrovia, CA. She is also a Veriditas Trained Labyrinth Facilitator and co-hosts a passion project podcast called Ponder While We Wander. It is likely that if you cross paths with her in the wild, you may be in a local garden or bookstore, generally walking about, or around a campfire. Feel free to connect with Natasha on Instagram @natashamft_ or visit her virtually at www.MindfulMFT.com or https://ponderwhilewewander.com/podcast-info/.

    Patrick Reeves, MA, LMFT, PhD is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Southern California. His clinical work focuses on spiritual transitions and religious trauma, neurodivergence, and men’s issues. He holds an MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute, a PhD in the History of Religious Thought from the University of Iowa, and an MA in History from California State University, Fullerton. Before becoming a therapist, Patrick worked for over two decades in higher education as a professor, academic dean, and provost. He currently teaches part-time at local colleges. His background in both psychotherapy and the humanities informs a practice attentive to the symbolic, archetypal, and practical dimensions of transitions, grief, and meaning-making. He lives in Upland, California with his wife, Kathleen Reeves, and is the father of four adult children. Find him at https://patrickreeves.net.

    Kathleen Reeves, ThD, MDiv, BCC is a Board-Certified Chaplain, Clinical Pastoral Educator, and eco-chaplain who has spent many years accompanying people at the threshold of death and walking with families through the terrain of grief. She serves as Spiritual Care Coordinator at Pilgrim Place, a progressive retirement community in Claremont, and as Bereavement Coordinator with RIVA Hospice of California. Kathleen holds a ThD in Clinical Pastoral Psychotherapy and an M.Div. with an emphasis in process philosophy and thanatology. Her work draws on a wide tapestry of traditions—Whiteheadian thought, Celtic spirituality, myth, and contemplative practice—always returning to the lived experience of presence with others. She teaches chaplains, therapists, and community members to face mortality with honesty and reverence, to listen deeply, and to find meaning in the stories that shape us. She is also a poet, writer, and artist, with work published in Poetry Quarterly, River Poets Journal, Altadena Poetry Review Anthology, Open Horizons, Becomings Collective, Lullwater Review, and Psychological Perspectives (C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles). Her mythopoetic writings, which often engage Jungian and process-relational themes, explore death, transformation, and the beauty of becoming, weaving story and philosophy into living practices of care. Kathleen believes that death is not only an end but also a teacher, a mirror, and a call into deeper humanity. She is married and lives with her husband Patrick Reeves in Upland California. Her writing can be found on her blog, https://whole-beings.com/.

    Event Schedule

    9:00am: Doors open for coffee and networking (Check in)

    9:30am: Program begins (Objective 1 & 2)

    11:45am: break for lunch (30 min)

    12:15pm: Program continues (Objective 3)

    12:45pm: Exercise to prepare for writing

    1:00pm: Go through template (Q&A integrated)

    1:30pm: Accountability and follow through groups (Discussion, Q&A integrated), Objective 4

    2:00pm: Conclusions, evaluation, CE Certificate

    Questions?

    Please email Kathryn Bikle, LMFT at kathryn.bikle@gmail.com with further inquiries about this event.

    Other Details

    View event policies here.

    This is an introductory, intermediate, and advanced level course. This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre-licensees.

    This course meets the qualifications for 4 hours of continuing education law and ethics credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

    CE credit will be awarded after completion of this course and a course evaluation, sent via email.

    The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SGV-CAMFT), provider #60957, is approved by CAMFT to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SGV-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content.

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