MetroMFT upcoming events

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - July Meeting (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Join MetroMFT for a yearlong journey through Lynn Grodski’s Building Your Ideal Private Practice and the accompanying Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice Workbook. Expect monthly discussions, accountability, and peer support—designed to help you build a thriving, sustainable practice with confidence.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for July's Meeting

Marketing: Generating a Flow of Quality Clients

"A flow of quality clients is the lifeblood of a private practice and your ability to market your practice may determine whether or not you can keep it healthy. This month, explore the marketing strategies that work best for therapists. Then, add to your strategies with a targeted reading list so that you have an abundance of marketing ideas, and then learn to create and follow a marketing plan."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Marketing: Generating a Flow of Quality Clients

✅ Book: Expanding Your Reach; Your Online Presence

See the 2026 Reading Schedule for the Ideal Private Practice Collective.

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

Please note: Ideal Practice Collective Meetings are collaborative, member-led discussions. Ideas, perspectives, and recommendations shared during these sessions represent the opinions of participating therapists, not of MetroMFT as an organization.

MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - July Meeting (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT

We encourage MetroMFT members to attend the monthly Licensure Board (BoPCaT) meetings and represent our field by being a thoughtful, listening MFT presence during the public sessions. Your participation helps strengthen the visibility and voice of marriage and family therapists within our professional community.

Our goal is to have at least one or two members attend each month. If you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the profession, please register to get involved.

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - August Meeting (Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for August's Meeting

Security: Establishing a Solid Client Base

"To feel more secure about your business, use this month's plan for solidifying your client base. Establish a strong client connection and turn your practice into an added-value business that builds client respect, trust, and endorsement. Then learn how to support all termination, because good endings create goodwill."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Security: Establishing a Solid Client Base

✅ Book: Retaining Today’s Clients

See the 2026 Reading Schedule for the Ideal Private Practice Collective.

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - August Meeting (Friday, August 21, 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Our goal is to have at least one or two members attend each month. If you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the profession, please register to get involved.

DBT-Informed Safety with Teens and Families - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in August (Friday, August 28, 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for a MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group hosted by Laura Goldstein, LCMFT, focused on DBT-Informed Safety with Teens and Families. Adolescence can be a time of emotional intensity, risk behaviors, and relational stress — and many clinicians seek supportive, practical approaches to safety planning that are grounded in evidence and compassion.

In this session, Laura will facilitate discussion around applying DBT-informed principles to safety planning, risk assessment, and engagement with teens and their families in ways that promote connection, self-regulation, and collaboration. Clinicians are invited to bring cases or questions related to safety work, DBT frameworks, and family involvement. Whether you’re new to DBT concepts or looking to deepen your clinical application, this group offers a collaborative space to learn and reflect with colleagues.

Come ready to engage, reflect, and learn with colleagues!

2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

September 25: Self-Care for Therapists hosted by Jordan Madison
October 23: Trauma-Informed Consent for Therapy hosted by Alexandra Simione
November 13: Case Consultations hosted by Alexandra Simione

Have you enjoyed our monthly peer consultation groups? We are looking for LCMFT volunteers to host our 2027 Peer Consultations! If you want to facilitate one monthly group please email Liann Seiter Brown at vicepresident@metromft.com.

Please note: Peer Consultation Groups are collaborative, member-led discussions. Ideas, perspectives, and recommendations shared during these sessions represent the opinions of participating therapists, not of MetroMFT as an organization.

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - September Meeting (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for September's Meeting

Profit: Making Peace with Making Money

"Show me the money! This month, take steps to ensure that you have a highly profitable practice. Examine your thoughts and feelings about money and profit, check your profit picture against a reliable formula, evaluate your current fee structure, see how to raise fees successfully, and build a business not just to own, but to sell."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Profit: Making Peace with Making Money

✅ Book: Why Good Therapists Go Broke

See the 2026 Reading Schedule for the Ideal Private Practice Collective.

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - September Meeting (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Our goal is to have at least one or two members attend each month. If you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the profession, please register to get involved.

Self-Care for Therapists - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in September (Friday, September 25, 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for September’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Jordan Madison, LCMFT, with a timely focus on Self-Care for Therapists.

As we transition out of summer and into the back-to-school season, a time when many clinicians experience an uptick in their intakes, this session offers a supportive space to reconnect with yourself before the fall rush begins.

Whether you’re seeking ideas for balancing workload, setting boundaries, cultivating rest, or integrating small daily habits that protect your emotional and physical well-being, this group invites open dialogue and shared strategies from fellow therapists.

Come ready to engage, reflect, and learn with colleagues!

2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

October 23: Trauma-Informed Consent for Therapy hosted by Alexandra Simione
November 13: Case Consultations hosted by Alexandra Simione

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - October Meeting (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for October's Meeting

Stamina: Creating Business Strength and Endurance

"Position yourself and your practice for long-term success by learning how to anticipate future challenges. This month, explore the early stages of business evolution to see how to develop greater stamina and endurance, deal with competition as it occurs, transform envy into excellence, and stay true to your business vision."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Stamina: Creating Business Strength and Endurance

✅ Book: Solo versus Group Practice

See the 2026 Reading Schedule for the Ideal Private Practice Collective.

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - October Meeting (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Our goal is to have at least one or two members attend each month. If you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the profession, please register to get involved.

Trauma-Informed Consent for Therapy - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in October (Friday, October 23, 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Alexandra Simione, LCMFT, with a focus on Trauma-Informed Consent for Therapy.

This gathering provides a supportive space to explore how informed consent can be approached in ways that prioritize emotional safety, transparency, empowerment, and collaboration.

Whether you’re navigating how to introduce consent conversations, refining your written or verbal consent processes, or consulting on cases where power dynamics or trauma histories add complexity, this session offers space for dialogue and practical guidance.

Come ready to engage, reflect, and learn with colleagues!

2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

November 13: Case Consultations hosted by Alexandra Simione

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - November Meeting (Tuesday, November 10, 2026)

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for November's Meeting

Optimization: Upgrading Your Practice

"Optimize and upgrade your practice. This month, focus on strategies that enhance your practice management, broaden you network, and diversify your services so that you can run a problem-free operation that can handle continued growth. Also, get comfortable with a normal and important entrepreneurial emotion: ambition."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Optimization: Upgrading Your Practice

✅ Book: Building a Practice to Sell

See the 2026 Reading Schedule for the Ideal Private Practice Collective.

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

MetroMFT Peer Consultation in November (Friday, November 13, 2026)

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Alexandra Simione, LCMFT.

This monthly gathering provides a supportive space for therapists to discuss cases, share insights, and navigate the challenges of providing therapy. Whether you're exploring self-care strategies or tackling complex clinical issues, each meeting centers around topics chosen by the group to ensure relevance and connection.

With a focus on a systemic approach, you'll engage with like-minded professionals who share your passion for fostering growth and resilience in both your practice and personal well-being. Come ready to engage, reflect, and learn with colleagues!

MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - November Meeting (Friday, November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Our goal is to have at least one or two members attend each month. If you’re interested in advocacy and supporting the profession, please register to get involved.

The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - December Meeting (Tuesday, December 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Dec 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Turn uncertainty into momentum — one month at a time.

Building a successful private practice takes more than clinical skill. Many therapists find themselves:

Struggling to launch and unsure where to start.
Working to build and maintain strong referral sources.
Avoiding or fearing the business side—marketing, planning, or finances—that feels overwhelming.

You’re not alone.

Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.

Focus for December's Meeting

Expansion: Increasing Your Capacity for Growth

"Expansion and growth are important goals for many small business owners. This month, expand your practice by learning how to select the best opportunities for growth and prioritize your use of time. Then add balance to your expansion plan to become a model of services your offer, as you create strong community connections."

To best prepare for this month's meeting we suggest you:

✅ Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

✅ Workbook: Expansion: Increasing Your Capacity for Growth

✅ Book: Personal Growth and Coaching

For any questions about the Ideal Practice Collective please email Liann Seiter Brown at liann@alignedfamilytherapy.com.