SFV-CAMFT upcoming events

Law and Ethics October 2026 - Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified (October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

CAMFT's 2026 series of Law and Ethics webinars.

$5 discount to chapter members

Sara Jasper, JD CAMFT Staff Attorney

Webinar - register directly through CAMFT's website below

This law and ethics-focused training is designed for mental health professionals who are paneled with insurance companies, considering becoming in-network, or seeing clients who wish to use out-of-network benefits. While insurance provides increased access to care, it also introduces complex legal and ethical obligations. During the training, Ms. Jasper will discuss how to fully inform patients about insurance issues at the outset of treatment, bill accurately and respond to records requests and audits in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality laws.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Identify essential insurance-related disclosures that must be included in the informed consent process at the outset of treatment.
Implement informed consent procedures that fully notify patients about insurance issues and financial responsibilities at the start of treatment.
Execute accurate billing practices to ensure compliance with insurance company requirements and professional standards.
Identify common reasons for insurance record requests and audits.
Respond to records requests and insurance audits effectively while maintaining adherence to state and federal confidentiality laws, such as HIPAA.
Develop a legally sound, step-by-step protocol for responding to insurance audit requests.

When:

Friday, October 2, 2026

Time:

9am - 12pm

3 CEs provided by CAMFT. This course satisfies the Law and Ethics course requirement for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs which is required for each license renewal cycle.

Place:

Webinar on Zoom

The link will be sent by CAMFT upon registering through their website.

Price/Registration:

CAMFT members: $60

Chapter members: $55

Non-members: $85

Members of a local chapter will receive a $5 discount on the Law and Ethics webinars. It's our way of saying thank you for being a valued part of the chapter community.

Please click on the link below to go straight to the CAMFT registration page. If you are not logged in yet and are a member of our chapter, please be sure to log in here first.

REGISTER HERE - CAMFT's website

Can't attend the webinar? No problem! This event will be recorded, and your registration will have access to the recording for 3 months.

Questions? Contact our VP of Membership here or our president here

Thank you!

Board of Directors

A TASTE OF CULTURE: Celebrating Diversity Through Food & Community (October 03, 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

A TASTE OF CULTURE:

Celebrating Diversity Through Food & Community

Hosted by the Diversity Committee

in partnership with Clear Behavioral Health

SFV-CAMFT warmly invites you to join us in celebrating the vibrant tapestry that is America. Our culture is a beautiful mosaic woven from the many traditions and stories of our diverse people and communities.

Please come prepared to enjoy in a sound bath, an array of international flavors and food, recipe & story swap, a map of countries, and a panel discussion on

"When Therapy Replicates Harm: Microaggressions,

Bias, and Clinical Blind Spots"

Saturday, October 3, 2026

11:00am - 3:00pm

Place:

Clear Behavioral Health

6627 Valjean St.

Van Nuys, CA 91406

Event Partner

Price/Registration

SFV-CAMFT licensed chapter members:

$40(thru Saturday, Sept 19th at 11:59pm)

$45 (Sunday, Sept 20th thru Thursday, Oct 1st)

SFV-CAMFT student/pre-licensed chapter members:

$35(thru Saturday, Sept 19th at 11:59pm)

$40 (Sunday, Sept 20th thru Thursday, Oct 1st)

Non chapter members:

$45(thru Saturday, Sept 19th at 11:59pm)

$50 (Sunday, Sept 20th thru Thursday, Oct 1st)

Non chapter student/pre-licensed members:

$40(thru Saturday, Sept 19th at 11:59pm)

$45 (Sunday, Sept 20th thru Thursday, Oct 1st)

Please contact Elliott Haley sfvcamftmember@gmail.com with any questions.

In Person - Connecting with Teens: Subculture References to Build Rapport (October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

In Person - Membership Meeting - In Person

"Connecting with Teens:

Subculture References to Build Rapport"

with Cassidy Russell, LMFT

COURSE DESRIPTION

The number one thing I get asked when I say I work with teens is how do I get them to talk? Which is very confusing to me since most of the clients I see would happily talk for an entire day if I gave them the opportunity. Teens want to connect, just on their terms. What are the terms? Their interests or subcultures. Take gamer culture for example, there’s terminology that is highly specific to other gamers just like therapy language is specific to therapists. Knowing some key phases or even just what something is takes you from an outsider to a trusted adult.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define subcultures

2. Identify 3 teen subcultures

3. List 4 subcultures that therapists are a part of

PRESENTERS

Cassidy Russell is a geek therapist and a lifelong gamer, reader, and nerd. She has presented in the past on Anime and Video Games in therapy. Knowledge in geek culture has always come in handy in her private practice that focuses on individual therapy for teens and young adults. Use of terms has given her automatic buy in from many of her clients who see her as more than an authority figure, but a trusted adult who will see the magic in their interests instead of brushing them off.

SPONSORS

Ascend Healthcare is an insurance-funded, adolescent treatment center offering all levels of care for mental health and substance use disorders. Ascend's mandatory family program is clinically robust, requiring a minimum of 5 hours of parent/family treatment per week and a 2-day, on-site family intensive every 6 weeks. Founded in 2017, Ascend has diagnostically-specific RTC locations in Encino, Tarzana, and Santa Clarita and PHP/IOP programs in Agoura Hills and Culver City.

The Center for Cultural Affirmation is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness among African Americans and other people of color through culturally-affirming initiatives. Our mission is to create a safe and supportive space where individuals can work towards achieving a positive sense of self, self-esteem, and self-concept.

Our therapy organization provides compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. We specialize in serving young adults, older adults, children and adolescents, couples, and families, addressing their unique challenges and promoting mental health and well-being. Our services are culturally affirming for BIPOC communities, leading with cultural humility as the foundation for building the therapeutic relationship.

We believe that mental health is a critical component of overall well-being and that cultural affirmation plays a key role in supporting the mental well-being of marginalized communities. Our goal is to provide access to culturally-sensitive and effective mental health services that address the unique mental health challenges faced by African Americans and other people of color. We are committed to promoting equity, social justice, and empowering individuals to live their lives to the fullest.

EVENT DETAILS

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Time:

8:30am-9am Check-In/Light Breakfast*

9am-9:30am Membership Meeting/Chapter Announcements*

9:30-11am CE/Speaker Presentation

11am-11:15am Opportunity Drawing/Private Practice Announcements*

11:15am-11:45pm Break*

11:45am-1:45pm Board Meeting*

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Course evaluations will be sent and CE completion certificates will be awarded to participants that attend the entire presentation and complete the course evaluation within 48 hours of the speaker presentation.

* = non CE portion of course

Place:

In-Person at Encino Golf Course Banquet Room

16821 Burbank Blvd.

Encino, CA 91436

This location is ADA compliant.

Professional or business casual attire suggested. It is recommended to dress in layers due to the weather and AC conditions.

Price/Registration:

SFV-CAMFT chapter members:

In-person

$25 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$35 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

Webinar

$25 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$35 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th )

Non chapter members:

In-person

$35 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$45 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

Webinar

$35 (thru Friday,Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$45 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

No phone or email RSVP.

No cash or check, credit card only (we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

Email us for Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley chapter reciprocity.

Please click on the links below to go straight to the registration page. If you are not logged in yet and are a member of our chapter, please be sure to log in here first.

Questions?

Contact our VP of Membership sfvcamftmember@gmail.com

Grievances?

Contact our President sfvcamftpre@gmail.com

Accommodations?

Contact our Hospitality Chair sfvcamftmember@gmail.com

Policies:

View a list of our policies here

Refund Policy: Requests for refunds must be in writing and received by SFV-CAMFT before one week prior to the event. A $2 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellation of a paid event, through the cancellation deadline. There will be no changes or cancellations received after one week prior to the event (this includes no shows and arriving late to the presentation on the day of the event). The President has discretion to issue refunds that do not comply with the policy. To request a refund, email sfv.camft@gmail.com.

The personal values and beliefs expressed by presenter(s) are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the San Fernando Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SFV-CAMFT). SFV-CAMFT is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive professional community and does not endorse any specific personal viewpoints shared by presenters.

CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider #62281

SFV-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs. SFV-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.

Webinar - Connecting with Teens: Subculture References to Build Rapport (October 11, 2026)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Webinar - Membership Meeting - Webinar

"Connecting with Teens:

Subculture References to Build Rapport"

with Cassidy Russell, LMFT

COURSE DESRIPTION

Learning Objectives

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define subcultures

2. Identify 3 teen subcultures

3. List 4 subcultures that therapists are a part of

PRESENTERS

SPONSORS

EVENT DETAILS

When: Sunday, October 11, 2026

Time:

8:30am-9am Check-In/Light Breakfast*

9am-9:30am Membership Meeting/Chapter Announcements*

9:30-11am CE/Speaker Presentation

11am-11:15am Opportunity Drawing/Private Practice Announcements*

11:15am-11:45pm Break*

11:45am-1:45pm Board Meeting*

Course meets the qualifications for 1.5 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

* = non CE portion of course

Place:

Webinar on Zoom The link will be sent in the confirmation email to those that register for the webinar option. A reminder email will also be sent out a day before.

Price/Registration:

SFV-CAMFT chapter members:

In-person

$25 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$35 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

Webinar

$25 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$35 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th )

Non chapter members:

In-person

$35 (thru Friday, Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$45 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

Webinar

$35 (thru Friday,Oct 2nd at 11:59pm)

$45 (Saturday, Oct 3rd thru Friday, Oct 9th)

No phone or email RSVP.

No cash or check, credit card only (we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

Email us for Los Angeles and San Gabriel Valley chapter reciprocity.

Please click on the links below to go straight to the registration page. If you are not logged in yet and are a member of our chapter, please be sure to log in here first.

Questions?

Contact our VP of Membership sfvcamftmember@gmail.com

Grievances?

Contact our President sfvcamftpre@gmail.com

Accommodations?

Contact our Hospitality Chair sfvcamftmember@gmail.com

Policies:

View a list of our policies here

CAMFT-approved Continuing Education Provider #62281