SCV-CAMFT upcoming events

Asian and Pacific Islander Therapist Support Group (Friday, May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Facilitators: Kavita Comoglio, LMFT and Ratnesh Sharma, MFT Trainee

The Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Support Group provides support to therapists and pre-licensed therapists who are members of SCV-CAMFT and identify as Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander. The API Support Group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members.

Non-members are welcome to attend two of our support groups before joining the chapter.

Our mission is to provide a safe space and sense of community for API-identified clinicians to be seen and heard, to develop our clinical identity, and hone our clinical skills.

Our objectives include, but are not limited to:

Hold space to understand and celebrate our identities, cultures, and intersectionalities
Learn how to hold space for our clients’ API identities and intersectionalities within the context of mental health and wellness
Explore challenges and interests, share resources, and exchange ideas

Meetings are online, and we meet on the first Friday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm. The video link is provided when you register.

About the Facilitators

Kavita Comoglio, LMFT, works with couples and adults on issues around intimate partner and family relationships, life transitions, cultural/racial identity, and personal and professional growth. The majority of her clients identify as BIPOC, queer, immigrants, 1st- and 2nd-Gen Americans, or mixed race, and she specializes in working with interracial/multicultural couples. As a South Asian immigrant, she understands the complexity of navigating multiple identities and specializes in creating a space to process and embrace what that feels like. Although she enjoys employing techniques from a variety of theoretical frameworks, her primary orientation is psychodynamic and relational. In addition to her master’s degree in counseling psychology, she holds an MBA and has worked in operations, tech and marketing for global companies and non-profits prior to becoming a therapist. She sees clients in her office located in the East Bay, and she works with clients virtually across California. www.kavitapsychotherapy.com

Ratnesh Sharma is an MFT trainee pursuing a master’s in Counseling Psychology (MFT track) at Santa Clara University. After a long career in the tech industry, he began re-evaluating what truly mattered following the loss of both parents. This reflection led him to study the science and practice of compassion through Stanford’s CCARE and eventually transition to a career in mental health. He is an active SCV-CAMFT volunteer, supporting the mentorship program and AV at events. Outside of school, Ratnesh enjoys hiking, landscape photography, and live music.

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

Support Group for 55+ Therapists (Monday, May 04, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Facilitated by Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT

This is a peer support group for therapists who are 55+. The mission of this support group is to provide an opportunity for personal and/or professional growth in our later years. It is open to anyone who is:

Retired
About to retire or slowing down
Re-imagining or transitioning your practice to accommodate who you are becoming
Wanting to share life wisdom and space with similar others
Building a network of senior therapists

This group is for chapter members who want to:

Seek and provide support
Exchange ideas and resources
Explore challenges and opportunities
Continue growing professionally

Non-members are welcome to attend two of our support groups before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the first Monday of each month from 5:00 - 6:30 PM. We meet online, and might meet in person sometimes. Links will be provided when you register. For questions, send an email to mail@scv-camft.org.

About the Facilitators

Liliana Ramos, LMFT enjoys working with adults, couples, and children. She works with trauma, anxiety, and relationships and is certified in trauma, Developmental Model Level 2, and Gottman Level 2, as well as sexual issues that may appear to be a challenge. She uses a combination of play therapy and CBT with children. Liliana has been successful in assisting clients with their struggles. As a military veteran and immigrant, she has insight into the complexities of their experiences.

Alex Mackenzie, LMFT has been licensed for 32 years. He has worked integrating behavioral health within primary care, and maintaining a private practice. Alex's first career was as a software engineer. His clinical interests include relationship therapy including LGBTQI, Interracial partnerships, and poly relationships, and has learned a lot about the tech-immigrant culture. He is working on developing approaches for "Third Act" or "Mid-Adult" stage planning and thriving.

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

LGBTQIA+ Therapists' Support Group (Friday, May 08, 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Facilitator Liz Ojeda, AMFT

This group is open to all SCV-CAMFT members who identify as LGBTQIA+.

This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the second Friday of every month 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

About Liz

Liz Ojeda (she/they) is a Queer, Mexican-American therapist. Liz has worked with children, youth and families impacted by various forms of violence. She specializes in trauma and transition, identity development, alongside navigating institutional challenges and oppression. They have a particular interest in working with survivors of IPV/DV, QTIPOC Transitional Aged Youth (18-24 y/o), and First Generation Students. Liz currently works with the group practice, Era Center, serving survivors of sexual trauma and impacted communities through the provision of psychotherapy, outreach education, and consultation.

NOTE: Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

Pre-Licensed Support Group (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Facilitator: Natasha Kazmi, LMFT

This monthly support group for pre-licensed professionals will help foster your transition to licensure with discussions specific to your stage of professional development. Begin networking and building stronger relationships with your peers and colleagues.

This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the third Friday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To reach Natasha, you can email her at natashamft@trustmentalhealth.com or call 833-878-7864.

About Natasha

Natasha Kazmi is the founder of Trust Mental Health. She is a Licensed MFT in the Bay Area, California. She offers therapy and coaching to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families. Her approach utilizes warmth, positivity, and strength-based facilitation in order to carve out routes of self-exploration and growth. Natasha specialize in CBT, DBT, Trauma-focused CBT, and Psychodynamic approach.

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Group (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Facilitated by Nasrin Farr, LMFT and Cindy Gum, LMFT

This is a support group for seasoned therapists as well as newly licensed therapists. The mission of this support group is to provide an opportunity for growth and excellence through professional and interpersonal engagement, a safe, secure platform to exchange ideas, discuss challenges and seek / provide support.

This group is for licensed chapter members who want to:

Seek and provide support
Exchange ideas
Explore challenges
Professional growth

This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the third Friday of every month from 10:00AM to 11:30AM. We are currently meeting online. Links will be provided when you register. For questions, send an email to mail@scv-camft.org.

About the Facilitators

Nasrin is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist. She graduated from University of San Francisco with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology in 2002. Upon graduation from USF, Nasrin enrolled in a PhD program in clinical psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute where she completed the core curriculum and gained an appreciation for Jungian psychology. In her spare time Nasrin studies Rumi.

Cindy is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and has been in private practice since 2001 in both Pacific Grove and San Jose. Being semi-retired, she wants to stay connected to peers by offering support within our CAMFT community. She has a specialty in aging and grief/loss and has taught Experiential Sand-tray Therapy since 2005.

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

Support Group for 55+ Therapists (Monday, June 01, 2026)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Facilitated by Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT

Retired
About to retire or slowing down
Re-imagining or transitioning your practice to accommodate who you are becoming
Wanting to share life wisdom and space with similar others
Building a network of senior therapists

This group is for chapter members who want to:

Seek and provide support
Exchange ideas and resources
Explore challenges and opportunities
Continue growing professionally

Non-members are welcome to attend two of our support groups before joining the chapter.

About the Facilitators

Liliana Ramos, LMFT enjoys working with adults, couples, and children. She works with trauma, anxiety, and relationships and is certified in trauma, Developmental Model Level 2, and Gottman Level 2, as well as sexual issues that may appear to be a challenge. She uses a combination of play therapy and CBT with children. Liliana has been successful in assisting clients with their struggles. As a military veteran and immigrant, she has insight into the complexities of their experiences.

Alex Mackenzie, LMFT has been licensed for 32 years. He has worked integrating behavioral health within primary care, and maintaining a private practice. Alex's first career was as a software engineer. His clinical interests include relationship therapy including LGBTQI, Interracial partnerships, and poly relationships, and has learned a lot about the tech-immigrant culture. He is working on developing approaches for "Third Act" or "Mid-Adult" stage planning and thriving.

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

Asian and Pacific Islander Therapist Support Group (Friday, June 05, 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Facilitators: Kavita Comoglio, LMFT and Ratnesh Sharma, MFT Trainee

Non-members are welcome to attend two of our support groups before joining the chapter.

Our mission is to provide a safe space and sense of community for API-identified clinicians to be seen and heard, to develop our clinical identity, and hone our clinical skills.

Our objectives include, but are not limited to:

Hold space to understand and celebrate our identities, cultures, and intersectionalities
Learn how to hold space for our clients’ API identities and intersectionalities within the context of mental health and wellness
Explore challenges and interests, share resources, and exchange ideas

Meetings are online, and we meet on the first Friday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm. The video link is provided when you register.

About the Facilitators

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

LGBTQIA+ Therapists' Support Group (Friday, June 12, 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Facilitator Liz Ojeda, AMFT

This group is open to all SCV-CAMFT members who identify as LGBTQIA+.

This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the second Friday of every month 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM.

About Liz

NOTE: Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

Pre-Licensed Support Group (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Facilitator: Natasha Kazmi, LMFT

This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

This group typically meets the third Friday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. To reach Natasha, you can email her at natashamft@trustmentalhealth.com or call 833-878-7864.

About Natasha

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.

SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Group (Friday, June 19, 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Facilitated by Nasrin Farr, LMFT and Cindy Gum, LMFT

This group is for licensed chapter members who want to:

Seek and provide support
Exchange ideas
Explore challenges
Professional growth

About the Facilitators

SCV-CAMFT support groups are a resource for our community, and not therapy groups, training, or supervision, and are not eligible for continuing education credit.

Download and read this document before attending a group meeting. If no one shows up after 15 minutes the group will be cancelled.