Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapist

Holding Space for Latine Therapists – July 4th Gathering
2025-07-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Phoenix)
This 4 de julio, Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists is offering a gentle space for Latine therapists who are feeling the weight of these times. Whether you’re holding grief, ancestral pain, or the exhaustion of being a healer in heavy moments, you are not alone.
Thursday, July 4th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PST)
📍 Location: Google Meets
(Link will be emailed before the gathering.)
This space will be hosted by Lluliana Flores, LCSW and Alex Osorio, LCSW. It’s a time to ground, connect, and honor what’s coming up in a shared and supportive community.
If you’d like to join, please fill out this form:
🔗 https://forms.gle/T8rFGsdnSQKArQfn7
Please RSVP by June 30th, 2025

Miembros Fiction Book Club Meeting
2025-06-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Come join the first Fiction Book Club meeting! This is an introductory meeting where we can vote on our first reads, discuss book club agenda, and select a standing meeting time. Book Club will meet once a month on the 2nd Sunday and all Empezando Contigo Members are welcome to join!
Meeting link is in our calendar and Members Facebook Group.

LatinaStrong® Mental Health Matters: Salud y Arte
2025-06-21 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Frida’s Garden, 2800 N. 16th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85006, United States
In collaboration with LatinaStrong®, we invite you to a special community event. This Salud y Arte session features a powerful presentation by Empezando Contigo Founding Member Denise Jauregui, LCSW. Together, we’ll explore healing through cultural identity, first-gen experiences, and mental wellness.
Come paint a beautiful canvas inspired by a local artist—and connect, learn, and heal in comunidad.

Register to attend

EC:ALT Members Peer Consultation
2025-06-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
This is a chance for us to connect, share stories, and support each other in the work we do. Our group is all about creating a space where we can:

Level up our clinical skills: We’ll dive into case discussions, swap ideas, and pick up new techniques to refine our practice.

Have each other’s backs: Let’s be real—this work can be tough. This group is a judgment-free zone where we can share challenges, cheer each other on, and trade helpful advice.
Keep growing professionally: Together, we’ll stay in the loop on best practices, ethics, and new trends that keep us at the top of our game.

Running late or need to leave early? No problem! Just show up when you can. We’re looking forward to coming together, learning from one another, and strengthening our work as a team.

This Peer Consultation group is only available to current Empezando Contigo Members.

Networking con Corazón (virtual)
2025-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join Us for Our Monthly Networking Event!

Our networking group began in January 2020 as a space for Latine therapists in the Phoenix area to connect and support one another. What started as a small gathering has grown into an incredible community of over 100 Latine therapists from around the world.

Inspired by this powerful community, Linda Ruvalcaba from Empieza Aquí Counseling founded Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists to continue fostering these connections. We now host virtual networking events every month, along with expanding in-person events nationwide.
These gatherings are more than just professional networking—they’re about building meaningful connections, supporting one another, growing our referral lists, and addressing the challenges our comunidad faces. We believe in decolonizing the networking experience, so feel free to join however you’re comfortable: with your cenita, vino, cafecito, or even from your car. No worries if life gets in the way—join late, leave early, or have your kids in the background. This space is for you, just as you are.

We meet via Google Meet—be sure to download the app if joining from a phone or tablet: meet.google.com/bcd-nhct-xcr

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Networking con Corazón (Long Beach, CA)
2025-05-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy, 5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy, #200, Long Beach, CA, 90804, United States
Join Us for a Day of Connection!
Calling all Latine therapists! Whether you’re a seasoned therapist or just starting out, building community within our field is essential. Join us for a Networking Con Corazon and crafting event designed to help create community, share insights, and create meaningful connections.
When: Sunday May 25, 2025; 11am – 1pm
Where: 5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 200, Long Beach, CA 90804-3312, United States
What to Expect:
✨ Lite appetizers and drinks
✨ Create your DIY collage coaster
✨ A welcoming space to unwind and connect
✨Cost: $20 to RSVP by Friday May 16, 2025
To secure your spot, please send your payment via Venmo to @empezandocontigo
Please include: Your full name and “CA Networking Event” in the payment note
Limited Spaces Available!
Let’s nurture ourselves through camaraderie and support. Together, we grow stronger!
Please RSVP by filling out this form AND submitting your $20 payment via Venmo (@empezandocontigo) by May 16th: https://forms.gle/JvmhJm7kxTqY7Wyp6

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Introduction to Ketamine Therapy
2025-05-22 17:30 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us for an Introduction to Ketamine Therapy with Quinn M. Snyder, MD, Founder and CEO of Kadelyx.
Learn about the benefits of Ketamine therapy, treatment process, appropriate referrals, and get your questions answered!

Thursday, May 22nd 5:30-6pm PST Virtual event via Google Meet

Members can find the link in our shared calendar or in our Members only Facebook group

Looking forward to seeing you then!

Networking con Corazón (Phoenix)
2025-05-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Diablo Rooftop, 222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ, 85004, United States
Join us for an evening of community, connection, and collaboration! Whether you’re in private practice, community mental health, or just starting out—this space is for YOU.

This event is open to all Latine mental health professionals and students. Empezando Contigo membership is not required.

Date: May 1Time: 5-7 PMLocation: Diablo Rooftop — 222 E Portland St, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Appetizers provided! Bring a friend and expand your network.
Let’s uplift each other and build a stronger comunidad in the mental health field.
