CAMFT Pre-licensee Corner

04/20/2026

If you’re a pre-licensed MFT, this one matters.

Many of you have been asking: Can supervision weeks completed during your MFT trainee experience can count toward the 104 supervision weeks requirement for licensure?

The answer is yes! But, there’s a catch...

1. Trainees can only count up to 1,300 total hours from grad school
2. And only 750 of those hours can be counseling + supervision
3. Any supervision weeks after trainees hit that cap WON'T count toward their required 104 weeks of supervised experience.

The bottom line? Your trainee supervision can help you get there, but only within the hour limits.

04/15/2026

Have you checked out our Financial Assistance Programs for MFTs page lately?

We're tracking THREE California loan repayment programs set to open next month.

And for organizations looking for funding, there's a Medi-Cal Retention Program coming soon, and a federal application to become an NHSC-approved site. (As an NHSC-approved site, eligible clinicians can apply for NHSC loan repayment and other financial assistance programs.)

CAMFT™ members, see them all right here: https://www.camft.org/fap

03/12/2026

The latest Pre-Licensed Newsletter is here, packed with must-read insights for pre-licensees!

This month's theme is self-care. Yes, rest and boundaries count, but so does financial care, your personal life, dealing with burnout, and reframing things when they get hard. 💆‍♀️ We've got suggests fo for each facet right here!

Plus, we've got updates on the national exam, suggestions for what you can do with an MFT degree, and so much more.

Brought to you by our amazing CAMFT Pre-Licensed Committee! 🙌

Check it out right here: https://www.camft.org/Membership/About-Us/Pre-licensee-E-news/March2026-Pre-Licensed-E-News

03/04/2026

Did you know that MFTs are eligible for four different loan repayment programs?

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is now accepting applications through the end of the month. Check out this handy comparison chart they created to find the program that best suits your needs, then register for a Q&A session if you need help with your application. 🖥️ (Psst... the next one is tomorrow!)

See the comparison chart here:https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/sites/default/files/nhsc/loan-repayment/loan-repayment-programs-comparison-chart.pdf

Then learn details and apply here: https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loan-repayment/nhsc-loan-repayment-program

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