CAMFT Pre-licensee Corner

02/18/2026

Join us tomorrow for our next clinical webinar: Current Topics in Eating Disorders: GLP-1s and Co-Occurring Trauma.

This course offers a deep dive into two elements of eating disorder treatment at the forefront of current research and clinical discussion: GLP-1s and co-occurring trauma symptoms.

The first segment of the presentation will focus on GLP-1 medications and their use in clients with disordered eating or eating disorders (DE/ED). The second segment will focus on co-occurring trauma symptoms.

Register here! https://ondemand.camft.org/courses/121045/webinars/89227

📅 Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9am
2 CEs

Registration Fees:
Member: $40 | Non-Member: $70

02/10/2026

It's here! Our first fully digital version of The Therapist magazine is ready for you to explore.

With easy ways to earn CE credits, shareable articles, and live links to the most up-to-date news, our next format has something for everyone.

Members, you can virtually flip through it here! https://www.camft.org/jf26

02/06/2026

Many MFT students rely on federal loans to afford graduate education. But the Department of Education's recent move to exclude behavioral health graduate programs from its list of professional degrees would make it harder for students -- especially those from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds -- to enter the profession.

Fewer graduates means fewer MFTs available to meet growing mental health and social service needs.

You can make a difference for students by urging the DOE to include behavioral health as a professional degree!

Be sure to comment here before March 2: bit.ly/3OkRGws

01/22/2026

If you're an MFT trainee living in California, read onI 🌟

Did you know that we offer special membership prices and resources tailored specifically to pre-licensees?

If you're already a pre-licensed member of CAMFT, we hope you're enjoying amazing perks like free legal team consultations, free liability insurance, exclusive job postings, and so much more.

Not a member yet? For just $95/year and no application fee, you have access to exclusive resources designed to help you navigate the road to licensure. 📚💼

Join our thriving community of future licensed therapists and start maximizing these benefits today! 🌈✨

Read more (and fill out an application) here:
https://www.camft.org/pl-join

01/20/2026

Get ready to pack your bags for San Diego - our Annual Conference is just over three months away! 💼

This year, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Michael Dow as our opening keynote speaker. 🎤 👋

Dr. Mike is a New York Times bestselling author and has written eight books, including The Ketamine Breakthrough and The Brain Fog Fix. His workshop, Trauma-Informed Psychotherapies as Mind–Body Medicine, explores the next frontier of trauma treatment -- one that recognizes suffering not only as a psychological experience, but as a full-body imprint.

You'll learn how YOU, as an MFT, are uniquely positioned to deliver cutting-edge modalities such as EMDR, IFS, Brainspotting, clinical hypnosis, and somatic therapies that represent the most advanced work in our field. This is the future of psychotherapy: precise, embodied, neuroscience-informed care that truly heals!

Have you signed up for the Annual Conference yet? 🗓️Register by the end of the month to snag early bird rates before they’re gone!

See the full agenda here: https://www.camft.org/Education/Events/2026-Annual-Conference/Agenda

01/16/2026

Good news -- The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program is set to launch on February 2!

If you're interested in pursuing behavioral health degrees or certifications and can commit to serving Medi-Cal members, you could earn up to $240,000 in educational scholarships.

If you're interested in applying, be sure to attend the HCAI webinar on February 4 to learn about the program and application process.

https://loom.ly/FMg2mqs

01/13/2026

We're excited to announce that we're building a new digital Resource Hub for our members!

This one-stop shop will offer you all the helpful products and services you need at special discounted rates.

Before we launch, we want to hear from you! What tools, services, and resources would make your pre-licensed therapist life all that it could be?

👩‍🏫 Pre-licensed supervision resources?
📝 Pre-licensed exam prep and study guides?
🧘 Self-care and wellness resources?
🖥️ Website design for your eventual private practice?
❓ ...Something else entirely?

Tell us all about your wish list in this brief survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/B7YXKJK

01/12/2026

Your January member newsletter is here! Read up on updates to the national exam, Advocacy Day plans, brand new CE opportunities, and so much more.

Plus, pre-licensees may find value in reading a special guide to post-graduate training for California MFTs! 👩‍🎓

https://www.camft.org/Membership/About-Us/E-Newsletters/E-News-2026/January-2026-E-Newsletter

January 2026 E-Newsletter

12/26/2025

Are you interested in working with underserved communities when you graduate?

Good news! LMFTs and AMFTs can earn up to $180,000 with this upcoming funding opportunity.

The Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program opens on February 2, and it's a great way for behavioral health professionals willing to commit to four years of service at a Medi-Cal safety net setting. This includes places like Federally Qualified Health Centers, Community Mental Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics, and others.

Learn more and get ready to apply today!
https://hcai.ca.gov/workforce/initiatives/behavioral-health-bh-connect/mbhsp/

HCAI is offering the Medi-Cal Behavioral Scholarship Program as part of the Behavioral Health Community-Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment (BH-CONNECT) Workforce Initiative. The goal of the Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Scholarship Program (MBH-SP) is to support scholarships for i...

12/24/2025

Missed the live session? Good news: the presentation New Year, New Law & Ethics: What You Need to Know for 2026 webinar replay is now available!

If you're working toward licensure, this is your chance to get ahead on the legal and ethical updates that will shape your supervision, clinical hours, and client work in the coming year.

Price: Member: $60 | Non-Member: $85

Find it in our On Demand Learning Library, right here:
https://ondemand.camft.org/courses/120165

12/23/2025

Hey, pre-licensees! Are you prepared to choose your Medicare status when you get licensed? 🎓

With new licensure comes new responsibility. Every licensed MFT must choose whether to opt in or opt out of Medicare, and there are particular steps you'll need to take either way. Are you ready to navigate those steps with confidence? 🌟

Get ahead of the curve and start looking into your options now. Visit the Medicare Corner of the CAMFT site to explore essential webinar replays, grab important forms, and unlock valuable info: https://www.camft.org/medicare

12/16/2025

Looking for financial support on your path to licensure?

While federal and state opportunities are a bit limited at the moment, that doesn't mean you're out of options!

We've rounded up a few practical tips for finding funding at the local and county level while you wait for larger programs to open.

We updated this page frequently, so be sure to bookmark it -- and check back often! 🔖

https://www.camft.org/Members-Only/Financial-Assistance-Programs