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About Us

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 issues related to being homosexual in a homophobic world.

What's New

The Annual Summer Social Pool Party
Co-Hosted by SCLMA & LAGPA

When: Sunday, September 7, 12 - 4 PM
Where: At the home of Liliane Quon McCain, LAGPA Co- President, 608 North Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 1.5 blocks north of Santa Monica Blvd. (map)
Cost: LAGPA and SCLMA Members, FREE! Guests, $10 – Great opportunity to renew membership!
RSVP: Chuck Stewart, Executive Director

A fun event to catch up with colleagues, friends, and enjoy delightful food and conversation! Reminder to swimmers: Bring sunblock and a towel. Last year, we had almost 90 members attend, so please make sure to RSVP to assure ample food and drinks for all.

This is A FREE event to current LAGPA members; guests and others pay a modest $10 each for terrific food and fun. Not a LAGPA member? Now is the time to join! Membership applications will be available at the door or complete one online now. Every effort has been made to meet the dietary needs of vegetarians.

August 2008 Newsletter Highlights

A Word from One of Our Co-Presidents
Robbert Schalekamp reviews some recent exciting events as well as reveals some upcoming additions to the LAGPA calendar.
Executive Director Report
Chuck Stewart, Ph.D. reports on the continued growth of LAGPA.
Note to LAGPA Members
Douglas Sadownick, Ph.D., MFT , the Director of the LGBT Specialization, Clinical Psychology at Antioch University, summarizes the specialization, its history and purpose, in the hopes of generating interest and support for the program.
14th Annual LAGPA Conference
Photos from the June event are now on our website.

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