Upcoming Events

CE Trainings & Events for Mental Health Professionals

    • Wednesday, October 21, 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Philz, 101 Forest Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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    Join us for a Fall Coffee Talk at Philz!

    Non-members can attend 2 support groups, coffee socials, or cinema therapy club mtgs before joining the chapter.

    • Friday, October 23, 2026
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • ONLINE
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    No CE credit. This event will be recorded and available to registrants for 3 months.

    Private Practice Business Basics

    • Practice Business Basics (we will cover basics of accounting, tax deductions and estimating taxes)
    • Know what to expect when hiring or managing a group practice (will cover how to hire, how to determine pay, aspects of paying workers, but this excludes solo owners for the most part)
    • Be prepared for estimated taxes for the year (will cover all aspects of estimated taxes)
    • Taxes, Deductions & Retirement (will cover bookkeeping, accounting and retirement)

      About the Presenter

      Jennie Schottmiller, CPA, LMFT, is the founder of Simple Profit, where she helps health and wellness professionals understand accounting, taxes, and financial management in plain language. Drawing on her unique experience as both a CPA and family therapist, Jennie brings a practical and approachable perspective to the business side of private practice. Her goal is to help business owners understand their numbers, make informed decisions, and build financially sustainable businesses, simpleprofit.com. 


      Financial Education for Therapists

      This session will cover basics of Financial Planning when owning a private practice. Learn how to best structure your business and navigate investment strategies for both your practice and personal goals.

      Topics include:

      • Cashflow management, savings, & investing basics
      • Business structures (sole proprietor vs. LLC vs. non-profit)
      • Retirement savings options (SEP IRA, solo 401k)
      • Employee benefits (retirement & health)

      About the Presenters

      Susan Vidalon Suzuki and Joe Theam are licensed Financial Advisors from the Bay Area. Since 2014, their team has supported individuals, families and small businesses with financial planning and investments strategies. Their goal is to provide accessible financial education and solutions for those of all backgrounds and experience levels.

      https://equitable.com/financial-professionals


      The views expressed in this presentation are those of the speaker and not, necessarily, of SCV-CAMFT. SCV-CAMFT can not be held liable for any damages arising from recommendations or advice given by our speakers or any actions or decisions arising out of the content of this presentation. Presentations at SCV-CAMFT events do not constitute an endorsement of the vendor or speaker's views, products or services.

      Event Policy Information

      • Saturday, October 24, 2026
      • 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
      • 130 Stockton Ave, San Jose CA 95126
      • 5
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      • Saturday, November 14, 2026
      • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
      • Michael's at Shoreline, 2960 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA
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