November-December 2025

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EVENT SPOTLIGHT


Membership Meeting


Working With Infidelity: After the Affair Who Owns the Relationship?


Marty Klein Ph.D.


Sunday, November 16, 2025

9:00am-11:15am


In-Person Registration

Webinar Registration



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CHAPTER NEWS


Daniel Hermosillo — President's Message

The Days are getting shorter and the nights are becoming longer, but the light that shines through our work perseveres. Approaching this holiday season, for us, there may be many unknowns . . .

Read Daniel's full message


SFV-CAMFT — 2026 Board Slate

The 2026 Board slate will be voted on by the membership and installed at the November 16th membership meeting.

See Board Slate Announcement here


MEMBER COLUMNISTS


Charlyne Gelt — Cinema Therapy: A Star is Born

This is the fourth remake, spanning over a period of nearly one hundred years, of the now iconic film, A Star Is Born. The first version was in 1937. . .

Read Charlyne’s full column


Kim Scott — Supporting Clients Through Political Polarization and Uncertainty

Over the past decade, our political climate has become increasingly polarized. Many people—especially those whose views differ from those in power—are left feeling anxious, uncertain, and even fearful. . .

Read Kim’s full column


Lynne Azpeitia — Getting Paid: How to Introduce Yourself Online and In-Person to Create a Positive Professional Image, Get More Clients, Referrals, Jobs, and Speaking Opportunities

Currently with so many video meetings, presentations, and events, most therapists are having to introduce themselves quite a lot. . .

Read Lynne’s full column


ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS


Daniel Ahearn — Rupture and Repair: The REAL Way to Secure Connection with Teens

Here’s something that might surprise you: if you’re not having ruptures with your teenager, you’re probably not in a real relationship with them. That might sound blunt. . .

Read Daniel’s full column


Alan Strachan — My First (and Last) Session with an AI "therapist"

I admit it: you could call me an “old school” therapist and not be too far off the mark. I believe in . . .

Read Alan’s full column


Herbert Takhmazyan — The Collective Shadow

There appears to be an aggression and anger bubbling to the surface societally. I've been noticing for several years an increasing agitation in the clientele I serve. . .

Read Herbert’s full column


SPONSORS


Nitto

The Nitto Group places ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) at the core of its management and aims at simultaneously solving social issues and creating economic value. Positioning Power & Mobility. . .

Read The Nitto Group's full profile


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Resources

Click on the links for information we hope you will find helpful . . .

Professional Resources

Community Resources

Available Positions and Job Opportunities


Associate Therapist

Sherman Oaks, CA

Executive Recovery Group II


Therapist (AMFT/APCC/ASW

North Hollywood, CA

Goodland Recovery


Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Part-Time

Mission Hills, CA

Center for Integrated Care



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