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My name is Tara D’Orazio, LMFT and I am honored to be considered for the position of Director-at-Large. Thank you to the CAMFT Nominating Committee for this opportunity to serve at a higher level.
I am running because I care deeply about the lived experience of LMFTs. Therapists deserve financial stability, accessible resources, clear pathways to licensure, and support in sustaining meaningful and ethical practices. That’s what CAMFT should deliver.
I bring a statewide perspective gained by years of working alongside clinicians in communities from Sonoma to San Diego. Running my own practice, and serving on two CAMFT chapter boards, taught me what clinicians need from leadership. They need clear guidance on technical and specialty issues. They need timely responses. They need scaffolding when new problems emerge, practical business support, and ongoing education as the profession evolves. Chapter governance strengthened my commitment to leading with integrity, collaboration, and inclusiveness; values at the heart of CAMFT's mission.
My CAMFT path has connected me with chapters up and down the state - from Northern California and the Bay Area to the Central Coast and Southern California, inland and coastal. These connections have given me a broad understanding of the diverse needs therapists have. It is essential that every member – prelicensed or licensed, community-based or in private practice – has access to the support, resources, and advocacy they deserve.
Our profession faces serious challenges, and CAMFT’s strategic plan is well-positioned to address them. I have seen how administrative burdens and low reimbursement rates affect therapists’ capacity to do the work they love. Prelicensed therapists continue to shoulder disproportionate burdens as they enter the field. The rapid evolution of technology and artificial intelligence presents both opportunity and ethical responsibility. CAMFT must continue developing thoughtful guidance that helps clinicians integrate these tools ethically, confidently, and in ways that enhances our care.
Over ten years on two chapter boards, I've focused on one thing: strengthening systems clinicians can rely on. As Chapter President, CFO, board member, committee lead, and volunteer, I have worked to stabilize chapter finances, modernize operations, and expand programming that supports clinicians at every stage of their careers. This experience aligns with CAMFT’s focus on helping members thrive, navigating new technologies with care, and advancing advocacy that reflects the realities of clinicians statewide.
If elected, I will advocate for strengthening connections between CAMFT and clinicians in every region, expanding support for prelicensed and early-career therapists, and deepening statewide reimbursement advocacy. I am also enthusiastic about approaching technology integration thoughtfully and ethically. Above all, I will work to help CAMFT remain responsive to the needs of its members while remaining committed to the diverse voices of our membership.
It would be an honor to serve as your Director-at-Large. I’ll champion every LMFT, and advance the collective strength of our profession across California.
Sincerely,
Tara D’Orazio, LMFT
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