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About Us |
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The Lesbian and Gay Psychotherapy
Association of Southern California (LAGPA) was established in 1992 as an organization of
mental health professionals interested in gay and lesbian clients.
LAGPA members are
actively involved in expanding the role of psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers,
and marriage, family, and child counselors who serve the greater gay community of Southern
California.
While LAGPA is oriented toward mental health professionals, individuals
desiring to join LAGPA are not required to be licensed.
LAGPA's purpose is to facilitate social and
professional networking for mental health professionals in the greater Los Angeles area.
LAGPA seeks to join such individuals together for academic and
social events, to develop educational community outreach activities, to foster and promote a positive gay &
lesbian identity, and to serve as role models for all members of the gay, lesbian &
bisexual community.
Members of LAGPA are committed to the process of
developing the finest psychological skills for working
with clients confronted with the complexity of personal
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What's New
- Executive Director Report
The news keeps getting better all the time for LAGPA.
- Quick Note From the Editor
I want to encourage you all to attend the Trans Town Hall event Thursday, April 23.
- New MFT Degree Program in LGBT Studies
The MFT Department of Pacific Oaks College, in Pasadena, CA, announces the development of a MA graduate program in Marriage and Family Therapy, specializing in LGBT Family Studies.
- LAGPA Makes Historic Move
LAGPA has petitioned the California State Board of Psychology (BOP) to mandate lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues as a required continuing education class, on a ONE-TIME basis.
- Winter Social
Photos from our annual joint holiday party with SCLMA, Southern California Lambda Medical Association.
- Wine-and-Cheese Social/Education Event
Bruce Watkins, Ph.D., Lisa Maurel, MFT, Rev. Alexander Yoo, M.Div., MFTI, and LAGPA Board practiced Board of Psychology presentation requesting mandated LGBT CEUs, gaining insightful feedback.
- Call for Papers/Presenters
LAGPA is accepting proposals for our Annual Psychotherapy Conference in October.
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15th Annual LGBT Psychotherapy Conference
Sunday, October 11, 2009
University of Southern California (USC)
We have confirmed holding our annual psychotherapy conference at the University of Southern California (USC) on Sunday October 11. This coincides with National Coming Out Week and the University is very excited about co-sponsoring the event. Details are still being worked out. We are still trying to locate a keynote speaker. Do you have any recommendations? We have put together the "Call for Papers/Presenters." The link below will download the application. Please consider presenting at the conference. This will be our first conference to which LAGPA is an APA continuing education provider. The sooner we receive your application, the sooner we can plan the program. You are welcome to let others know of this conference.
Want more information? Contact Chuck Stewart
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