Orange County Shrinks

03/01/2026

Our monthly Walk & Talk events are a great way to connect with other clinicians, and are free for all professionals to attend!

Join us + connect!

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!event/2026/3/7/february-walk-talk

03/01/2026

👀 Attn. mental health professionals—

The Orange County Shrinks community is heading into March with a full lineup of connection-focused events. 🌿

These gatherings are all about building relationships, expanding referral networks, and spending time in community with people who truly get the work we do. ❤️

We’d love to see familiar faces and welcome some new ones too!

🔗 Details + registration:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!calendar/monthly

See you soon! ♡♡

03/01/2026

Starting a private practice as a psychotherapist in Orange County can feel exciting and overwhelming all at once. From licensure requirements to marketing your services, there’s a lot to consider.

This practical, step-by-step guide will help California therapists navigate the process with clarity and confidence. 🍊

Learn how to launch and grow your private practice in Orange County, California. This practical guide for therapists covers licensure, marketing, client growth, and strategies to build a thriving practice.

03/01/2026

✨ MARCH MEMBER OF THE MONTH ✨

We’re so excited to celebrate Lida Far as our Orange County Shrinks Member of the Month!!

After more than a decade as a licensed therapist specializing in relationships, self-understanding, and authenticity, Dr. Lida noticed something important: so many thoughtful, accomplished professional singles were struggling to find partners who truly fit their lives — and their hearts 🩶

Now, through Matchmaking by Dr. Lida, she offers a boutique Matchmaking and Dating Coaching practice for professional singles ready to approach dating with intention, a little humor 🍬, and genuine connection ♾️

🔗 To learn more about Dr. Lida, visit:
https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/member-directory #!biz/id/69383551ded883287e0e5963

💬 And Connect with her on IG . Thank you, Dr. Lida, for being such an engaged Elite Member of our community. It’s truly been a pleasure getting to know you and learning more about the meaningful work you’re doing in the world 🕊️

We appreciate you ✨✨

02/21/2026

Still buzzing 🐝 from Wednesday’s virtual referral call!

• This community continues to amaze me —so many new faces joined, and it’s been wonderful to see our network grow.

• We hold these calls monthly, and they’re becoming such a crucial way to stay connected in between our in-person events.

• If you’re looking for connection, community, or just want to be in the loop, I’d love for you to join us next time!

• Thank you to everyone who participated — your energy and support is what makes this community so special. 🩵

🔗 link in bio to our Event 🗓️ Calendar

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day ♥️🧡🩷

To this community — thank you.

Thank you for the conversations, the vulnerability, the courage to grow, and the willingness to keep showing up for yourselves and each other. Love isn’t just romantic. It’s in boundaries. It’s in repair. It’s in hard conversations. It’s in choosing healing over avoidance.

Today, we hope you extend the same compassion inward that you offer so freely to others.

• You don’t have to earn rest.
• You don’t have to perform worthiness.
• You are already enough.

We are beyond grateful to build this space with you. 💘

02/13/2026

Mental health folks!

Heyyyy community! Our monthly Virtual Referral Call is happening this Wednesday at 12:00 PM noon!

This call is a low-pressure opportunity for mental health professionals to connect, introduce yourself and the services you provide, and expand your referral network.

✨ After the call, all attendees will receive a follow-up email with the participant list.

🩵 Please RSVP — we’d love to see you there!
🗓️ Check out our Events Calendar for details and to register.
📍 Google Meet link will be sent upon registration.

Can’t make this one? Don’t worry — these calls happen monthly, so mark your calendar for next month!

🔗
https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!event/2026/2/18/virtual-referral-call

Questions? 📧 shelby@orangecountyshrinks.com

Shelby Castile, LMFT

02/04/2026

Most therapists don’t actually want “more marketing” or “better visibility.”

They want things to feel less complicated.

Less guessing. Less doing it alone.
More clarity, support, and connection.

That’s the real goal — and that’s why OC Shrinks exists.

You’re not behind. And it doesn’t have to be this hard.🧡🪄🤝

02/03/2026

Our community is all about doing it together — Referrals that make sense & support that feels genuine.✨

Did you know we host both virtual and in-person events?

🗓️ Join us for one or all of our February events:

✨ Walk & Talk – February 7th at 9 AM (Free — registration is appreciated, but not required)•• Connect while moving. Fresh air, real conversations 🍃

✨ Virtual Referral Call – February 18th at 12 PM (link provided at sign-up)•• Share resources and grow your referral network from wherever you are 🌏

✨ In-Person Networking Event – March 4th, 3-5 PM (Registration is required, free for clinicians) •• Face-to-face connection, networking, hosted food/ drinks with local colleagues 🎉

🗓️ Head to our Events Calendar and join us!

🔗:
https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/event-calendar #!calendar/r

02/02/2026

🪄 This month, we’re highlighting Dr. Colleen Long, PsyD, whose presence, referrals, and generosity reflect exactly what connection over competition looks like in action.

Thank you for being such a steady, supportive part of OC Shrinks. Our community is stronger because you’re here. 🧡

✨ To learn more about Dr. Long and her work, please visit:

https://www.orangecountyshrinks.com/member-directory #!biz/id/692e06013dcaf955660186bf