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• Newly and Almost Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Monday, March 31, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Beth Proudfoot, LMFT and Kim Ives Hicks, LMFT

  Getting licensed in CA is SO stressful and all-consuming! And then...what next? This monthly support group will be all about helping each other to find and step into career and "life" with grace and confidence. Leaders Beth Proudfoot and Kim Ives Hicks are both seasoned therapists who are passionate about helping the next generation find their sweet spot and make the community a healthier place.

  THIS GROUP IS FOR NEWLY AND ALMOST LICENSED CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO WANT TO:
  

  • Seek and provide support  
  • Exchange ideas and resources
  • Explore challenges
  • Grow as professional therapists

  
  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 last Monday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. You can reach out to Beth with any questions at: beth@childfamilygroup.com (Including if you would prefer a different time).
  
  ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

  Beth Proudfoot, MFT is  the Founder of the Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc., in San Jose, CA and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1985, with a focus on children and parents.. She is a trained mediator as well as a trained collaborative communications coach and child specialist.  She is the  Author of the Trailblazing Parenting Audio and Video Series and co-author of “The Magic of Positive Parenting,” (Blackstone Audio).

  Kim Ives Hicks, MFT is  a nationally Certified Group Psychotherapist,and also offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Group therapy is my specialty. She has  been leading groups for 18 years, and studied under the supervision of  Dr. Irvin Yalom, the leading scholar and author.   Kim is passionate about guiding clients toward deeper self understanding to strengthen the best parts of themselves and lead richer, fuller lives.

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

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• Solo to CEO -- Shifting your mindset from therapist to business owner

  • When
    Monday, March 31, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Amanda Cortez, LMFT

  Amanda Cortez, owner of the group practice Yes to Therapy, facilitates your discovery around what you didn't learn in grad school about building a successful practice. This includes the numbers, the people, the markets, the resources, and the mindset for any stage of development of your mental health business. Each monthly meeting will be a chance to get support from your colleagues about being business savvy, breaking through your own barriers, learning about specific development-related topics, getting your questions answered, and contributing your own ideas and experience. Sessions will be recorded for your reference.

  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 last Monday of every month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. For questions you can contact Amanda at amanda@yestotherapy.com.

  About the Facilitator

  Amanda is the owner and founder of Yes To Therapy, a mental health service collective, specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy, and enjoys collaborating with other therapists who are eager to advance their careers. Amanda hopes to facilitate personal growth and professional development within the therapy field.

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

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• Asian and Pacific Islander Therapist Support Group

  • When
    Friday, April 04, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitator: Rebecca Li, LMFT

  This monthly support group is created to offer a warm, supportive and safe place for Asian Pacific Islander (API) therapists - including pre-licensed trainees, associate therapists and licensed therapists - to connect, support each other and explore shared interests.  As a group we will collectively cultivate a sense of belonging, validate our challenges as well as resilience as healing professionals, celebrate and explore our cultures and intersectionality, and hold space for our voice, healing and vitality. Current meetings are online but we will explore the possibility of periodic in-person meetings later in the year.
  
  This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

  About the Facilitator

  Jia Rebecca Li:  Rebecca specializes in couple therapy as well as in addressing relational, life transition and cultural issues with individuals and families. Rebecca has trainings in multiple couple therapy approaches and extensive training in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and offers sessions in both English and Mandarin.  Rebecca is a first-generation immigrant from China, and prior to psychotherapy, built a career in business and law for two decades in the U.S. and Asia. These lived experiences have helped her deeply understand the challenges facing many of her couple/family clients.  She holds master's degrees in counseling (Palo Alto Univ.) and cognitive psychology (The University of Chicago) and a Juris Doctor degree in law (The University of Chicago Law School).  www.rebeccalimft.com

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

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• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Saturday, April 05, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitator: Jim Arjani, 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 1st Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Please register online. For further information, contact Jim at jimarjani@yahoo.com or (650) 450-0102.
  

  About the Facilitator
  

  Jim graduated with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 1997.  In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jim has received both levels of EMDR training.  He is also trained in Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, one of the most well respected organizations for hypnosis training in the country. Visit his website to learn more.

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

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• Support Group for 55+ Therapists

  • When
    Monday, April 07, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT

  This is a support group for therapists who are 55+ who are retired, are thinking about retiring, or contemplating a mid-life transition. The mission of this support group is to provide an opportunity for personal and/or professional growth in our later years. 

  This group is for licensed and retired chapter members who want to:

  • Seek and provide support
  • Exchange ideas
  • Explore challenges
  • Professional and personal 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 first Monday of each month from 5-6 pm. We meet online. 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.

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• Pioner@s: Latinx, Hispanic and Spanish-speaking Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitators: Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey, LMFT

  This monthly support group is open to all members who identify as bilingual Spanish speakers, Latinx and/or Hispanic. Its purpose is to create a supportive, connective and fun space for Latinx/Hispanic identifying therapists to share resources, connect through experiences, explore common challenges/interests as well as exchange ideas. The hope is to share knowledge and validate our struggles and lived experiences to cultivate community and collective resiliency.

  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 Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm.
  

  About the Facilitator

  Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey is a Mexican-American therapist who works with couples as well as children and individuals. She specializes in trauma, grief, life transitions and cultural issues. Rosario came to this country at a young age and brings a wealth of cultural and linguistic knowledge. Through her lived experiences she can deeply understand the challenges that many of our Spanish speaking/Latinx clients face. She has worked in various agencies and schools in the county and has been in private practice for the past 3 years.

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

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• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Friday, April 18, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    In person - location TBD

  Register

  Facilitator: Natasha Kazmi, LMFT

  This month's meeting will be in person!

  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.
  

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

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• SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Group

  • When
    Friday, April 18, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  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.

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

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• LGBTQIA+ Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Friday, April 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  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 last 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.

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• Newly and Almost Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Monday, April 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Beth Proudfoot, LMFT and Kim Ives Hicks, LMFT

  Getting licensed in CA is SO stressful and all-consuming! And then...what next? This monthly support group will be all about helping each other to find and step into career and "life" with grace and confidence. Leaders Beth Proudfoot and Kim Ives Hicks are both seasoned therapists who are passionate about helping the next generation find their sweet spot and make the community a healthier place.

  THIS GROUP IS FOR NEWLY AND ALMOST LICENSED CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO WANT TO:
  

  • Seek and provide support  
  • Exchange ideas and resources
  • Explore challenges
  • Grow as professional therapists

  
  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 last Monday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. You can reach out to Beth with any questions at: beth@childfamilygroup.com (Including if you would prefer a different time).
  
  ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

  Beth Proudfoot, MFT is  the Founder of the Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc., in San Jose, CA and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1985, with a focus on children and parents.. She is a trained mediator as well as a trained collaborative communications coach and child specialist.  She is the  Author of the Trailblazing Parenting Audio and Video Series and co-author of “The Magic of Positive Parenting,” (Blackstone Audio).

  Kim Ives Hicks, MFT is  a nationally Certified Group Psychotherapist,and also offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Group therapy is my specialty. She has  been leading groups for 18 years, and studied under the supervision of  Dr. Irvin Yalom, the leading scholar and author.   Kim is passionate about guiding clients toward deeper self understanding to strengthen the best parts of themselves and lead richer, fuller lives.

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

  Show details
• Solo to CEO -- Shifting your mindset from therapist to business owner

  • When
    Monday, April 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Amanda Cortez, LMFT

  Amanda Cortez, owner of the group practice Yes to Therapy, facilitates your discovery around what you didn't learn in grad school about building a successful practice. This includes the numbers, the people, the markets, the resources, and the mindset for any stage of development of your mental health business. Each monthly meeting will be a chance to get support from your colleagues about being business savvy, breaking through your own barriers, learning about specific development-related topics, getting your questions answered, and contributing your own ideas and experience. Sessions will be recorded for your reference.

  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 last Monday of every month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. For questions you can contact Amanda at amanda@yestotherapy.com.

  About the Facilitator

  Amanda is the owner and founder of Yes To Therapy, a mental health service collective, specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy, and enjoys collaborating with other therapists who are eager to advance their careers. Amanda hopes to facilitate personal growth and professional development within the therapy field.

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

  Show details
• Asian and Pacific Islander Therapist Support Group

  • When
    Friday, May 02, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitator: Rebecca Li, LMFT

  This monthly support group is created to offer a warm, supportive and safe place for Asian Pacific Islander (API) therapists - including pre-licensed trainees, associate therapists and licensed therapists - to connect, support each other and explore shared interests.  As a group we will collectively cultivate a sense of belonging, validate our challenges as well as resilience as healing professionals, celebrate and explore our cultures and intersectionality, and hold space for our voice, healing and vitality. Current meetings are online but we will explore the possibility of periodic in-person meetings later in the year.
  
  This group is free of charge for SCV-CAMFT members, and open to non-members, who can attend 2 meetings before joining the chapter.

  About the Facilitator

  Jia Rebecca Li:  Rebecca specializes in couple therapy as well as in addressing relational, life transition and cultural issues with individuals and families. Rebecca has trainings in multiple couple therapy approaches and extensive training in Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy and offers sessions in both English and Mandarin.  Rebecca is a first-generation immigrant from China, and prior to psychotherapy, built a career in business and law for two decades in the U.S. and Asia. These lived experiences have helped her deeply understand the challenges facing many of her couple/family clients.  She holds master's degrees in counseling (Palo Alto Univ.) and cognitive psychology (The University of Chicago) and a Juris Doctor degree in law (The University of Chicago Law School).  www.rebeccalimft.com

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

  Show details
• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Saturday, May 03, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitator: Jim Arjani, 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 1st Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Please register online. For further information, contact Jim at jimarjani@yahoo.com or (650) 450-0102.
  

  About the Facilitator
  

  Jim graduated with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 1997.  In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jim has received both levels of EMDR training.  He is also trained in Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, one of the most well respected organizations for hypnosis training in the country. Visit his website to learn more.

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

  Show details
• Support Group for 55+ Therapists

  • When
    Monday, May 05, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT

  This is a support group for therapists who are 55+ who are retired, are thinking about retiring, or contemplating a mid-life transition. The mission of this support group is to provide an opportunity for personal and/or professional growth in our later years. 

  This group is for licensed and retired chapter members who want to:

  • Seek and provide support
  • Exchange ideas
  • Explore challenges
  • Professional and personal 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 first Monday of each month from 5-6 pm. We meet online. 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.

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• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Friday, May 16, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  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.
  

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

  Show details
• SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Group

  • When
    Friday, May 16, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  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.

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

  Show details
• Pioner@s: Latinx, Hispanic and Spanish-speaking Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitators: Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey, LMFT

  This monthly support group is open to all members who identify as bilingual Spanish speakers, Latinx and/or Hispanic. Its purpose is to create a supportive, connective and fun space for Latinx/Hispanic identifying therapists to share resources, connect through experiences, explore common challenges/interests as well as exchange ideas. The hope is to share knowledge and validate our struggles and lived experiences to cultivate community and collective resiliency.

  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 Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm.
  

  About the Facilitator

  Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey is a Mexican-American therapist who works with couples as well as children and individuals. She specializes in trauma, grief, life transitions and cultural issues. Rosario came to this country at a young age and brings a wealth of cultural and linguistic knowledge. Through her lived experiences she can deeply understand the challenges that many of our Spanish speaking/Latinx clients face. She has worked in various agencies and schools in the county and has been in private practice for the past 3 years.

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

  Show details
• Newly and Almost Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Monday, May 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Beth Proudfoot, LMFT and Kim Ives Hicks, LMFT

  Getting licensed in CA is SO stressful and all-consuming! And then...what next? This monthly support group will be all about helping each other to find and step into career and "life" with grace and confidence. Leaders Beth Proudfoot and Kim Ives Hicks are both seasoned therapists who are passionate about helping the next generation find their sweet spot and make the community a healthier place.

  THIS GROUP IS FOR NEWLY AND ALMOST LICENSED CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO WANT TO:
  

  • Seek and provide support  
  • Exchange ideas and resources
  • Explore challenges
  • Grow as professional therapists

  
  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 last Monday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. You can reach out to Beth with any questions at: beth@childfamilygroup.com (Including if you would prefer a different time).
  
  ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

  Beth Proudfoot, MFT is  the Founder of the Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc., in San Jose, CA and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1985, with a focus on children and parents.. She is a trained mediator as well as a trained collaborative communications coach and child specialist.  She is the  Author of the Trailblazing Parenting Audio and Video Series and co-author of “The Magic of Positive Parenting,” (Blackstone Audio).

  Kim Ives Hicks, MFT is  a nationally Certified Group Psychotherapist,and also offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Group therapy is my specialty. She has  been leading groups for 18 years, and studied under the supervision of  Dr. Irvin Yalom, the leading scholar and author.   Kim is passionate about guiding clients toward deeper self understanding to strengthen the best parts of themselves and lead richer, fuller lives.

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

  Show details
• Solo to CEO -- Shifting your mindset from therapist to business owner

  • When
    Monday, May 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  Facilitated by Amanda Cortez, LMFT

  Amanda Cortez, owner of the group practice Yes to Therapy, facilitates your discovery around what you didn't learn in grad school about building a successful practice. This includes the numbers, the people, the markets, the resources, and the mindset for any stage of development of your mental health business. Each monthly meeting will be a chance to get support from your colleagues about being business savvy, breaking through your own barriers, learning about specific development-related topics, getting your questions answered, and contributing your own ideas and experience. Sessions will be recorded for your reference.

  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 last Monday of every month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. For questions you can contact Amanda at amanda@yestotherapy.com.

  About the Facilitator

  Amanda is the owner and founder of Yes To Therapy, a mental health service collective, specializing in individual, marriage, and family therapy, and enjoys collaborating with other therapists who are eager to advance their careers. Amanda hopes to facilitate personal growth and professional development within the therapy field.

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

  Show details
• LGBTQIA+ Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Friday, May 30, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

  Register

  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 last 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.

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• Support Group for 55+ Therapists

  • When
    Monday, June 02, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Facilitated by Alex Mackenzie, LMFT and Liliana Ramos, LMFT

  This is a support group for therapists who are 55+ who are retired, are thinking about retiring, or contemplating a mid-life transition. The mission of this support group is to provide an opportunity for personal and/or professional growth in our later years. 

  This group is for licensed and retired chapter members who want to:

  • Seek and provide support
  • Exchange ideas
  • Explore challenges
  • Professional and personal 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 first Monday of each month from 5-6 pm. We meet online. 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.

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• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Saturday, June 07, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Facilitator: Jim Arjani, 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 1st Saturday of each month from 11am - 1pm. Please register online. For further information, contact Jim at jimarjani@yahoo.com or (650) 450-0102.
  

  About the Facilitator
  

  Jim graduated with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University in 1997.  In addition to being a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Jim has received both levels of EMDR training.  He is also trained in Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, one of the most well respected organizations for hypnosis training in the country. Visit his website to learn more.

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• Pioner@s: Latinx, Hispanic and Spanish-speaking Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Facilitators: Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey, LMFT

  This monthly support group is open to all members who identify as bilingual Spanish speakers, Latinx and/or Hispanic. Its purpose is to create a supportive, connective and fun space for Latinx/Hispanic identifying therapists to share resources, connect through experiences, explore common challenges/interests as well as exchange ideas. The hope is to share knowledge and validate our struggles and lived experiences to cultivate community and collective resiliency.

  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 Tuesday of the month from 12:00pm-1:30pm.
  

  About the Facilitator

  Rosario A. Puga-Dempsey is a Mexican-American therapist who works with couples as well as children and individuals. She specializes in trauma, grief, life transitions and cultural issues. Rosario came to this country at a young age and brings a wealth of cultural and linguistic knowledge. Through her lived experiences she can deeply understand the challenges that many of our Spanish speaking/Latinx clients face. She has worked in various agencies and schools in the county and has been in private practice for the past 3 years.

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• Pre-Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Friday, June 20, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  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.
  

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• SCV-CAMFT Therapist Support Group

  • When
    Friday, June 20, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  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.

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• LGBTQIA+ Therapists' Support Group

  • When
    Friday, June 27, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  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 last 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.

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• Newly and Almost Licensed Support Group

  • When
    Monday, June 30, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    ONLINE

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  Facilitated by Beth Proudfoot, LMFT and Kim Ives Hicks, LMFT

  Getting licensed in CA is SO stressful and all-consuming! And then...what next? This monthly support group will be all about helping each other to find and step into career and "life" with grace and confidence. Leaders Beth Proudfoot and Kim Ives Hicks are both seasoned therapists who are passionate about helping the next generation find their sweet spot and make the community a healthier place.

  THIS GROUP IS FOR NEWLY AND ALMOST LICENSED CHAPTER MEMBERS WHO WANT TO:
  

  • Seek and provide support  
  • Exchange ideas and resources
  • Explore challenges
  • Grow as professional therapists

  
  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 last Monday of each month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. You can reach out to Beth with any questions at: beth@childfamilygroup.com (Including if you would prefer a different time).
  
  ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

  Beth Proudfoot, MFT is  the Founder of the Child & Family Counseling Group, Inc., in San Jose, CA and has been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist since 1985, with a focus on children and parents.. She is a trained mediator as well as a trained collaborative communications coach and child specialist.  She is the  Author of the Trailblazing Parenting Audio and Video Series and co-author of “The Magic of Positive Parenting,” (Blackstone Audio).

  Kim Ives Hicks, MFT is  a nationally Certified Group Psychotherapist,and also offers individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy. Group therapy is my specialty. She has  been leading groups for 18 years, and studied under the supervision of  Dr. Irvin Yalom, the leading scholar and author.   Kim is passionate about guiding clients toward deeper self understanding to strengthen the best parts of themselves and lead richer, fuller lives.

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