Santa Cruz CAMFT

Santa Cruz CAMFT Santa Cruz CAMFT is a local chapter of our State Association, CAMFT.

The Santa Cruz chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) is an organization of licensed professionals, interns, trainees, and students interested in opportunities for professional development, networking and continuing education.

Don't miss this CE training in 2 weeks! 🧠✨Join us April 24th for our next CE training with Holly Hughes, LCSW—a clinicia...
04/11/2026

Don't miss this CE training in 2 weeks! 🧠✨

Join us April 24th for our next CE training with Holly Hughes, LCSW—a clinician with 20+ years of trauma-focused expertise.

This training is perfect for clinicians who want to deepen their trauma-informed approach, strengthen pacing and safety in session, or integrate new modalities into their existing practice. You'll leave with practical skills you can use in session next week—plus 2 CE credits and a live demonstration to see these concepts in action.

📅 Friday, April 24th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Simpkins Community Center, Room B (979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz)
🎓 2 CE Credits

Swipe to learn more about what you'll gain from this training ➡️
Register now— https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6504499

Join us for A Collective Pause 🎶✨As mental health professionals, we hold space for others every day—but when do we creat...
04/10/2026

Join us for A Collective Pause 🎶✨

As mental health professionals, we hold space for others every day—but when do we create space to be held ourselves?

This upcoming Tuesday, April 14th, join us for an evening of connection, nourishment, and deep restoration. We'll begin with intentional networking over food and drinks, then transition into a 45-minute guided community sound bath led by Jessica "Ruby" Hernandez, M.A., LMFT.

Jessica brings a grounded, trauma-informed approach to sound healing, weaving together gongs, crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, drums, chimes, and more to support nervous system regulation, deep relaxation, and collective presence.
This is your invitation to slow down, restore, and be held by our professional community. 💫

📅 Tuesday, April 14th
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Camp Recovery Center, 3600 Glen Canyon Rd, Scotts Valley
💰 FREE for SC-CAMFT Members | $20-25 Non-Members
⚠️ Registration closes Monday, April 13th—don't wait! Link in bio.

We can't wait to pause, breathe, and heal together. See you there! 🌿

We're growing! 🌱SC-CAMFT is looking for passionate therapists to join our board and help shape the future of our communi...
04/09/2026

We're growing! 🌱

SC-CAMFT is looking for passionate therapists to join our board and help shape the future of our community.

We have open positions for:
✨ President-Elect
✨ Director of Membership
✨ Support Group Director
✨ Treasurer

No prior board experience required—just a commitment to collaboration, community building, and supporting local mental health professionals.

Interested or curious? Fill out our interest form (link in bio) to learn more about the roles and start a conversation with us. We'd love to hear from you! 💚

Spring has arrived in Santa Cruz! 🌊🌸 As therapists, we know the power of seasonal shifts—new growth, renewal, and fresh ...
04/01/2026

Spring has arrived in Santa Cruz! 🌊🌸

As therapists, we know the power of seasonal shifts—new growth, renewal, and fresh perspectives. What does spring mean for your practice? Whether it's longer evening walks, blooming gardens, or simply more light in the day, we hope this season brings you moments of restoration.

How are you welcoming spring into your self-care routine? Share below! 💐 "

🎶 Save the date for our April networking event! 🎶As mental health professionals, we hold space for others every day—but ...
03/31/2026

🎶 Save the date for our April networking event! 🎶

As mental health professionals, we hold space for others every day—but when do we create space to be held ourselves? Join us for A Collective Pause: Community Sound Healing on April 14th for an evening of connection, nourishment, and deep restoration.

We’ll begin with intentional networking over food and drinks, then transition into a 45-minute guided sound bath led by Jessica “Ruby” Hernandez, M.A., LMFT. Experience the healing vibrations of gongs, crystal singing bowls, drums, chimes, and more in a trauma-informed, grounded space designed for nervous system regulation and collective presence.

This is your invitation to slow down, restore, and be held by our professional community. 💫

📅 Tuesday, April 14th
⏰ 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Camp Recovery Center, 3600 Glen Canyon Rd, Scotts Valley

💰 FREE for SC-CAMFT Members | $20-25 Non-Members
Registration closes April 13th—https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6551942

Meet the Board Member: Ellen Garfield, LMFT 👋Ellen has been practicing psychotherapy since 2014 and is a graduate of the...
03/30/2026

Meet the Board Member: Ellen Garfield, LMFT 👋

Ellen has been practicing psychotherapy since 2014 and is a graduate of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. She works with adults and teens in both English and Spanish, specializing in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and LGBTQIA affirming care. Her approach integrates EMDR, IFS, mindfulness, and inner child work with a direct, results-oriented style that helps clients move toward healing.

Outside the therapy room, Ellen is a martial artist, a super fan of the Golden State Valkyries 🏀, and a passionate local organizer advocating for workers' rights.

We're grateful for Ellen's leadership, dedication, and the heart she brings to our community! 💚

Interested in getting involved with SC-CAMFT? We're always looking for passionate members to join committees and board initiatives. DM us to learn more!

Thinking about joining SC-CAMFT? Here's what membership includes! 👆Whether you're a licensed clinician, associate, stude...
03/27/2026

Thinking about joining SC-CAMFT? Here's what membership includes! 👆
Whether you're a licensed clinician, associate, student, or allied professional, there's a place for you in our Santa Cruz community.

For as little as $25/year (associates & students) or $50-60/year (clinical & affilFor as little as $25/year (associates & students) or $50-60/year (clinical & affil members), you get:
💫 FREE networking events every month
💫 Discounted CE trainings with local & national experts
💫 Connection to 100+ local mental health professionals
💫 Professional development & leadership opportunities
💫 Therapist Finder listings to build your referral base
💫 Monthly newsletters, practice-building resources, and more

But here's what members tell us matters most: the community. A space to connect, learn, share resources, and feel less isolated in this work we do. Private practice can feel lonely. Agency work can feel overwhelming. The path to licensure can feel endless. You don't have to do it alone.

Swipe through to see all membership levels, benefits, and what SC-CAMFT is all about ➡️

Ready to join? Link in bio! Questions? Drop them below or DM us. 💚

Must be a CAMFT member in good standing. Not a CAMFT member yet? Visit www.camft.org to join statewide, then come join your local chapter!

Join us for our April CE training 🌻Deepening Trauma Awareness in Practice: CombiningIFS and EMDR for Effective Pacing wi...
03/27/2026

Join us for our April CE training 🌻

Deepening Trauma Awareness in Practice: Combining
IFS and EMDR for Effective Pacing with Holly Hughes,
LCSW—a seasoned clinician with 20+ years of
experience in trauma-focused therapy.

This 3-hour workshop explores how Internal Family
Systems (IFS) and EMDR can work together to support
safe, effective pacing in trauma work. Whether you’re
familiar with both modalities, just one, or neither, you’ll
gain practical skills for integrating a parts-informed
approach into resourcing, target setting, reprocessing,
and installation. Walk away with actionable strategies
for strengthening readiness, safety, and collaborative
care planning.

📅 Friday, April 24th
⏰ 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍 Simpkins Community Center, Room B (979 17th
Ave, Santa Cruz)
🎓 2 CE Credits
Limited spots available—register now!
https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6504499


✨ This past Wednesday marked our first Santa Cruz CAMFT networking event of 2026! ✨From intention-setting to meaningful ...
01/24/2026

✨ This past Wednesday marked our first Santa Cruz CAMFT networking event of 2026! ✨

From intention-setting to meaningful networking, we’re so grateful for everyone who showed up—for yourselves and for one another. The resounding takeaway from the evening was just how important it is to build community among us, so we can not only show up fully for our clients, but also for ourselves, our families, our friends, and the broader community we’re part of.

Thank you for being part of this space. We’re looking forward to many more moments of connection this year 💙

🕯️Did you miss our January networking event? 🕯️We’ve got another opportunity to connect coming up in February—and you wo...
01/24/2026

🕯️Did you miss our January networking event? 🕯️

We’ve got another opportunity to connect coming up in February—and you won’t want to miss this one!

🕯️ Heartfelt Connections: A Cozy Candle-Making Mixer
📅 Tuesday, February 10, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 The Camp Recovery Center | Scotts Valley

What to expect:
• Guided candle-making workshop
• Create a personalized aromatherapy candle
• Meaningful small-group conversations
• Focus on wellness, self-care, and professional growth
• A warm, relaxed space to connect with fellow clinicians

Whether you’re coming for the creativity, the connection, or a little mid-winter self-care, we’d love to have you join us.

🔗 Registration required | Link in bio

🧠 Enhancing Exposure and Response Prevention for OCDUnderstanding MechanismsJoin the Santa Cruz CAMFT Chapter for a morn...
01/04/2026

🧠 Enhancing Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD
Understanding Mechanisms

Join the Santa Cruz CAMFT Chapter for a morning CE workshop with Dr. Jennifer Park, PhD, licensed clinical psychologist and expert in CBT and OCD treatment. This training will explore how Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold-standard intervention for OCD—works, with a focus on strengthening effectiveness, understanding mechanisms of change, and avoiding common implementation pitfalls.

✨ 2 CE Credits
📅 Friday, February 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Paradox Hotel | Santa Cruz
☕ Breakfast & networking included

Open to MFTs and mental health professionals.
🎟 Registration required | Space may be limited

🔗 Register link: https://www.santacruztherapist.org/event-6459866

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P. O. Box 7563
Santa Cruz, CA
95061

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