9:00 am - 10:00 am

Kristin Roscoe, JD
CAMFT Staff Attorney

Course Description: 
This presentation is intended to provide an overview of the licensing process for pre-licensees as they work toward licensure in marriage and family therapy. Topics to be discussed include: the marriage and family therapy licensing process; supervised experience requirements for applicants; supervisor qualifications and supervision requirements; licensing examinations; and common employment issues pre-licensees encounter with their supervisors. 

Credit Hours: 
1 Hours 
Learning Objectives:   
The presentation will provide an overview of: 

• Record the number of hours and the number of weeks of supervised experience required 
• Identify the “options” for counting hours currently available to pre-licensees 
• Apply how the 90-day rules impacts their ability to count hours 
• Differentiate how to advertise themselves in the various stages of licensing 
• Organize their hours by documenting on the correct BBS related forms 
• Review their incremental progress toward licensure and decide on their best strategies to take to complete their 3000 hours 

Fishing for Funds: How to Search for Grants and Loan Repayment Programs

Course Description: 
This session is designed to help pre-licensees identify, access, and effectively use the tools and resources they need to succeed in their licensing journey. Participants will explore key study materials, industry resources, professional networks, and practical strategies for exam preparation. Whether you’re just starting out or fine-tuning your approach, this presentation will provide actionable guidance to help you navigate the path to licensure with confidence and clarity. 

Shanti Ezrine is the State Government Affairs Associate at CAMFT, where he leads the organization’s work on state regulation, behavioral health policy, and advocacy to advance the marriage and family therapist profession. Shanti began his career in mental health policy as a college intern with the Steinberg Institute and returned to the field in 2024 at CAMFT. Before joining CAMFT, Shanti served as Policy Manager at the California Department of Rehabilitation and as a Legislative and Policy Advocate at the Alliance for Children’s Rights. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Communication from UC Davis and a master’s degree in Public Administration from McGeorge School of Law. 

BBS Q&A
(0.5 CE)

Andrea Patrick 
Andrea Patrick has been the LMFT/LEP Licensing Manager for the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2024. Previously Andrea was an Administrative Analyst for the Board from 2022 – 2024 working on website, social media, and purchasing. Prior to that Andrea previously held positions at the Board as an LMFT Evaluator and Lead LMFT Licensing Analyst from 2014 – 2017. During the years away from the Board, Andrea held positions at other Department of Consumer Affairs boards in licensing and enforcement units. 

Hayley Sutter 
Hayley Sutter has been with the Board of Behavioral Sciences since 2021.  She has worked with the APCC/LPCC applicants since starting.  She is also fully trained and assists both the LMFT and LCSW teams evaluating supervised experience.