SVC-CAMFT upcoming events

Psychedelic-Informed Care Series for Therapists (Part VI): The LMFT’s Role in the Psychedelic Landscape (Tue, June 30, 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:15:00 GMT

Psychedelic-Informed Care Series for Therapists (Part VI): The LMFT’s Role in the Psychedelic Landscape

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

6:15pm-8:30pm
(see time breakdown below)

with Dr. Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo

2 CE credits

(earn up to 12!)

In person

(1010 Hurley Way, Suite 110 Sacramento, CA 95825)

Description

Psychedelic-Informed Care is a six-part workshop series designed specifically for California LMFTs who are increasingly asked to support clients curious about psychedelics, preparing to seek experiences elsewhere, or returning from psychedelic experiences. This is not a “how-to” or facilitation training. Instead, it provides practical, scope-appropriate tools for education, harm reduction, and clinical integration—with clear attention to current research signals and legal status; applicability across behavioral, trauma, psychological, and spiritual dimensions; multicultural considerations (including cultural context, appropriation, and exotization); and concrete risk, boundary, and ethical safeguards (e.g., spiritual bypassing, psychedelic exceptionalism, consent and power dynamics).

While each event stands alone and you must register for each separately, they are meant to be a "package" and build upon each other so, please register for all if you can!

Part III will specifically focus on clarifying your professional role in today’s evolving psychedelic field, building safe collaboration networks, and communicating accurately about integration work in clinical and public settings.

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

Define an integration-focused LMFT role in the psychedelic landscape and list scope limits (what LMFTs do and do not do).
Develop a clear personal/professional stance on PAT and the LMFT role, consistent with an integration-only scope, client autonomy, and ethical practice.
Translate the series’ key concepts into a coherent, real-world approach that guides how you discuss, assess risk, set boundaries, and support integration when psychedelics arise in therapy.

Presenter

Dr. Sergio Rodriguez-Castillo (he/him) has over 20 years of experience in sacred medicine and a background spanning law, psychotherapy, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Holding a Mexican JD and UK LLM, he practiced law for 12 years before shifting to psycho-spiritual studies in India (Sadhana Institute, Osho’s ashram, Ramakrishna Mission). He apprenticed for over a decade with a Mazatec curandera and leads groups in exploring Mexico’s sacred mushroom tradition. He holds master’s degrees in Integral Counseling and East-West Psychology and a Ph.D. focused on the training of psychedelic-assisted therapy. A licensed MFT, he has served as core faculty at CIIS, AMPYDET, and Protocol Q, mentored in CIIS’ PAT program, and is a MAPS MDMA-Assisted Therapy Practitioner and is a lead facilitator at Beckley Retreats. He teaches, mentors, and develops psychedelic therapy curricula. Specializing in personal, interpersonal and transpersonal transformation, existential growth, consciousness expansion, or simply put, helping people rediscover who they really are.

Other Details

Time: 6:15pm-8:30pm

6:15pm-6:30pm (check-in/networking)

6:30pm-8:30pm (CE event presentation)

Location: 1010 Hurley Way, Suite 110 Sacramento, CA 95825

Cost:

Non-member $40

Licensed Member $35

Associate Member $30

Student Member $25

Early Bird (ends 2 weeks prior to event)

Non-member $35

Licensed Member $30

Associate Member $25

Student Member $20

For questions, more information, accommodations: contact us at sacramentocamft@gmail.com. You may also contact event organizer and DEI Chair Christina Robles at christina@intuitiveheartcounseling.com.

See specific presentation outline in confirmation and reminder emails, if available. Space is limited to 25. Registration closes morning of event.

This is an introductory, intermediate, and advanced level course. This program will benefit LMFT, LPCC, LEP and LCSW licensees and pre-licensees. Open to all mental health professionals, both members and non-members.

This course meets the qualifications for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SVC-CAMFT), provider #62279, is approved by CAMFT to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SVC-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content.

CE credit will be awarded via email after the completion of the course in exchange for a course evaluation. No CE credits will be awarded to persons not attending the presentation in it's entirety. Partial CE credit will not be awarded.

Event Policies

Board Meeting - July 2026 (Mon, July 06, 2026)

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting

Monday, July 6, 2026

12-1:30pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

Come join us for our bi-monthly board meeting.

You'll be able to hear updates about our chapter from our chapter leaders, as well as provide any input that may be asked.

Additionally, you can see what sort of volunteer opportunities there are that you may want to be a part of.

If you are a non-member interested in being involved or joining the meeting, please email board secretary Ashley Quintanar.

Hope to see you there!

Evening Peer Consultation Group July 7, 2026 with Dr. Robin Hilliard. (Tue, July 07, 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Peer Consultation Group

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

with Dr. Robin Albertson

We are excited to offer monthly peer consultation meetings for all chapter members (including trainees, associates, and licensed therapists) to connect! These meetings will be held online with Zoom, on the first Tuesday of every month from 5:30PM to 7:00PM and third Thursdays of every month from 9:00AM to 11:00AM.

This is for chapter members only. Interested in joining this group? Become a member of our community here.

For more information of questions for the evening consultation group, please contact Dr. Robin Albertson via email.

For more information of questions for the morning consultation group, please contact Eddie Posadas via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group July 2026 (Thu, July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, July 9, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

Join us for a supportive, collaborative group for pre-licensed clinicians navigating the early stages of their professional journey. Whether you are a student, trainee, or associate this group offers a place to share experiences, build community, and receive encouragement as you move through the unique challenges and opportunities of prelicensure.

Each meeting will include space to discuss clinical questions, explore professional identity, navigate supervision and workplace dynamics, and manage the emotional toll of the work. Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with peers, exchange resources, and cultivate a sense of belonging within the mental health community.

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

Primary Divorce Options in California: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce (Fri, July 10, 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Primary Divorce Options in California: Litigation, Mediation, and Collaborative Divorce

Friday, July 10, 2026

10:00am-1:00pm
(see time breakdown below)

with Mary Molinar, Melinda Lev, Russel Phelp, Lana Shearer, Linda Tell

3 CE credits

In-person

(1130 Iron Point Rd Building 1150, Folsom, CA 95630)

Educational Goals/Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

Define and differentiate between litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce as legal process options in California.
Identify the emotional and psychological implications of each process for individuals and families.
Describe the therapist’s role in supporting clients through divorce without providing legal advice.
Recognize when and how to make appropriate referrals to legal and financial professionals involved in the divorce process.

Presenter(s)

Mary Molinaro - With over 35 years of experience in family law advocacy, collaborative law and mediation Ms. Molinaro brings a unique quality of expertise by addressing her clients’ needs in the best way that suits each particular case. Her approach is to provide legal services in a professional but compassionate and personal manner that addresses each case with a focus and attention to detail required for each client’s particular situation in the most expeditious and economic manner possible. Whether your case is complex or straight forward she can help get you to the resolution that is best for you. She is dedicated to client satisfaction. She has established relationships with a broad range of financial, forensic and mental health experts who assist in providing the highest quality legal counsel and guidance to her clients. Ms. Molinaro serves clients locally in Sacramento, Yolo, Placer and El Dorado counties. Ms. Molinaro serves clients across California virtually. Ms. Molinaro devotes 100% of her practice to the area of family law including litigation, collaborative law and mediation. Ms. Molinaro is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer since 2004.

Melinda Levy is an experienced neutral attorney mediator based in Sacramento, California, specializing in divorce and co-parenting mediation and serving clients all over California. As a colleague, Melinda is available as a resource for mental health professionals who may seek divorce and co-parenting information to help their clients during these difficult times. As a divorcee and co-parent herself, Melinda brings a personal understanding to her mediation practice. She is committed to helping clients navigate the complexities of family transitions with empathy and professionalism. Her services are designed to be accessible, offering evening and weekend appointments to accommodate clients’ schedules.

Russel Phelps is a Certified Financial Planner professional, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Private Wealth Advisor, and Franchise owner of Trinity Wealth Advisors a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial LLC. Russel has been a financial planner with Ameriprise since 1993 and specialized in divorce advice since 2005. He works with clients in mediation, collaborative and litigation settings either one to one, or with the couple as a neutral. He helps clients feel comfortable making confident financial decisions before, during and after divorce. His office is in Folsom. Lana Shearer - Ms. Shearer is a Certified Family Law Specialist®, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, and has been in practice since 1999. She is a trained and experienced Mediator and Collaborative Divorce Practitioner. She is a member and active participant in the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group; the International Association of Collaborative Professionals; Collaborative Practice California, and various independent networking groups with one goal in mind: to increase public awareness of Collaborative Divorce as a superior alternative to handle a divorce with respect, cooperation and transparency, with the support of an experienced team, and to limit the damaging effects of a divorce on the entire family.

Linda Tell, RN, MFT is a licensed therapist and registered nurse. She began her career as a critical care nurse and nursing educator. She was licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist in 1990. Linda specialized working with couples to promote healthy communication and long-lasting marriage. She became interested in counseling related to Family Law issues and served as a Child Custody Recommending Counselor and a Collaborative Divorce Coach. Linda has been a member of the Sacramento Collaborative Divorce Group since 2008, a member of the Board of Directors, and member of the Interdisciplinary Training team, preparing other professionals in Collaborative Practice.

Other Details

Time: 10:00am-1:00pm

9:50am-10:00am (checkin, networking)

10:00am-1:00pm (CE event presentation)

Location: 1130 Iron Point Rd Building 1150, Folsom, CA 95630

Cost:

Non-member $20

Licensed Member $15

Associate Member $10

Student Member $5

Early Bird (ends 2 weeks prior to event)

Non-member $15

Licensed Member $10

Associate Member $5

Student Member $2

“Due to recent notice of event, early bird pricing has been extended to last up until a week before the event. This event only.”

For questions, more information, accommodations: contact us at sacramentocamft@gmail.com. You may also contact Programs Co-Chair Heather Moss at Heathermossmft@yahoo.com.

This course meets the qualifications for 3 hours of continuing education credit for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and/or LEPs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The Sacramento Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SVC-CAMFT), provider #62279, is approved by CAMFT to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, and LEPs. SVC-CAMFT maintains the responsibility for the program and all its content.

Event Policies

Law and Ethics - Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination (Fri, August 07, 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Law and Ethics

Dealing with Issues Around Gifts, Advertising, and Termination

Friday, August 7, 2026

9am-12pm

with Alain Montgomery, Esq.

3 CE credits

Online via CAMFT website (Zoom)

(click on on webinar series link or register now button below)

Description

Learn from CAMFT's expert attorneys in a Law and Ethics webinar series to support your practice.

This 3-hour law and ethics webinar will delve into the more nuanced areas of gift giving and receiving within the context of the therapeutic relationship, explain updates to the BBS advertising regulations, and describe the elements that constitute ethical client termination. Each of these topics is unique and requires a clear and thorough understanding of the legal and ethical implications involved. This webinar will be informative in a way that helps participants formulate legally and ethically sound courses of action in dealing with each of these areas in their practice.

Learning Objectives

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

Interpret the CAMFT ethical standards relevant to gift giving and receiving.
Asses when it is appropriate and/or inappropriate to either give and/or receive a gift during the therapeutic relationship.
Identify the updated BBS advertising regulations.
Apply advertising standards in alignment with all legal and ethical requirements.

Presenter

Alain Montgomery, Esq. is a member of the State Bar of California. Alain received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley and a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Prior to joining the CAMFT legal department, Alain worked in public interest law as a legal advisor for the Superior Court of California where he helped self-represented parties navigate the complexities of small claims litigation. As a member of the CAMFT legal department, Alain has served as part of the support staff for the CAMFT Ethics Committee and has represented the Association at various state regulatory board meetings. After graduating from college and before attending law school, Alain worked as a ski instructor at Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort.

Other Details

Cost:

Chapter members: $60

CAMFT members: $65

Non-member $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.

Can't attend the webinar? No problem! Be sure to register until the day of the webinar as it will be recorded and your registration will have access to the recording for 2 months and you will still be able to earn your CEs.

REGISTER NOW

(leads to this specific event on CAMFT website)

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group August 2026 (Thu, August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, August 13, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group September 2026 (Thu, September 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, September 10, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

Board Meeting - September 2026 (Mon, September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2026

12-1:30pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

Come join us for our bi-monthly board meeting.

You'll be able to hear updates about our chapter from our chapter leaders, as well as provide any input that may be asked.

Additionally, you can see what sort of volunteer opportunities there are that you may want to be a part of.

If you are a non-member interested in being involved or joining the meeting, please email board secretary Ashley Quintanar.

Hope to see you there!

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

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Law and Ethics

Common Insurance Issues and Questions Demystified

Friday, October 2, 2026

9am-12pm

with Sara Jasper, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney

3 CE credits

Online via CAMFT website (Zoom)

(click on on webinar series link or register now button below)

Description

Learn from CAMFT's expert attorneys in a Law and Ethics webinar series to support your practice.

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

At the end of this workshop, 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.

Presenter

Sara Jasper, Esq., CAMFT Staff Attorney grew up in the Sacramento area. She graduated magna cum laude from California State University, Chico with a B.A. in Journalism. While attending CSUC, Sara Interned for Scripps Howard News Service in Washington, D.C. and served as an editor for the award-winning weekly student newspaper, The Orion. Sara attended The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law where she served as a library research assistant to professors on campus. During law school, she also clerked for the California Judicial Council, Center for Children, Families & the Courts and for the National Center for Youth Law. Until she moved to San Diego last fall, Sara was on the Board of Directors for Sacramento Court Appointed Special Advocates (C.A.S.A.) and is a member of the State Bar of California. Prior to joining CAMFT, Sara worked at the private firm of Middleton, Young & Minney, LLP where she specialized in education and employment law. Sara also worked as the Legal Liaison and Administrative Officer in the Office of the Chief of Police for the City of Sacramento for three years. She assumed her role with the City of Sacramento's Police Department upon graduating from law school.

Other Details

Cost:

Chapter members: $60

CAMFT members: $65

Non-member $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.

REGISTER NOW

(leads to this specific event on CAMFT website)

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group October 2026 (Thu, October 08, 2026)

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, October 8, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

Board Meeting - November 2026 (Mon, November 02, 2026)

Mon, 02 Nov 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Board Meeting

Monday, November 2, 2026

12-1:30pm

Online Via Zoom

(link will be sent in confirmation and reminder emails)

Come join us for our bi-monthly board meeting.

You'll be able to hear updates about our chapter from our chapter leaders, as well as provide any input that may be asked.

Additionally, you can see what sort of volunteer opportunities there are that you may want to be a part of.

If you are a non-member interested in being involved or joining the meeting, please email board secretary Ashley Quintanar.

Hope to see you there!

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group November 2026 (Thu, November 12, 2026)

Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, November 12, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.

3000 Club Prelicensed Support Group December 2026 (Thu, December 10, 2026)

Thu, 10 Dec 2026 19:00:00 GMT

3000 Club

Prelicensed Support Group

Thursday, December 10, 2026

11:00am-12:30pm

In Person @ Mast Coffee

(430 28th St., Sacramento, CA 95816)

Meets Second Thursday of Each Month

FREE for chapter members, $5 for non-members.

Space is limited to 10 so register fast! Registration closes morning of event.

If you are licensed, please pass this on to your associates or any pre-licensed individual in your community.

For questions, contact SVC-CAMFT 3000 Club Chair Zarina Cadiz via email.