Summer Meetup for DMV Latine Therapists
2026-06-13 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Summer Meetup for DMV Latine Therapists
You’re invited to our Summer Empezando Contigo meetup. Come join us para un dia de Verano as we explore the small town of Havre de Grace, MD!
Saturday, June 13th
11:30am
Private residence in Havre de Grace, MD
Address and parking info provided after registration
Please RSVP here by June 11th
Whether you’re new to the field or have years of experience — this is a space para nuestra comunidad. Acompáñanos as we gather for some food, a mini walking tour of the town, and have fun together!
Cafe and light brunch will be provided.
Te esperamos!
– Mishka Kimball, DMV Chair of Empezando Contigo, Association for Latine Therapists

Cafecito & Connection (Phoenix Chapter)
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | Brick Road Coffee, 1337 S Gilbert Rd Suite 120, Mesa, AZ, 85204, United States
Cafecito & Connection
Come share space in a group of Latine mental health professionals where the time is spent bonding and connecting over shared experiences!
This space is open to all Latine mental health professionals and students. If you know any Latine colegas needing community please bring them along.
This event is casual and the vibes will always be chill. Stay for the whole time or stop by and say hello. We hope to see you at the coffee shop!
This month’s coffee meet up will be held in the East Valley as part of our rotating Metro Valley locations.

When: Saturday June 20th, 10am – 12pm
Where: Brick Road Coffee — 1337 S Gilbert Rd Suite 120 Mesa, AZ 85204
Save your spot and RSVP below by June 18th

Networking con Corazón (virtual)
2026-06-23 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Join Us for Our Monthly Networking Event!

**Meetings for April, May, June will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm EST/3pm PST**

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/shd-rgyq-bob

Looking forward to seeing you there!

**Meetings for April, May, June will be on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm EST/3pm PST**

Miembros Fiction Book Club
2026-07-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Attention, fiction book–loving Miembros:
Join us in a discussion of the book Beware of Chicken by CasualFarmer at our next Fiction Book Club meeting.
📅 July 5th
🕓 4–5 PM PST
💻 Via Google Meet (link available in our shared calendar and private FB group
Come even if you’ve only read part of the book—or just want to listen in on the conversation!
See you then! 📚

EC: ALT Members Peer Consultation
2026-07-09 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.

Miembros Book Swap Party (Phoenix)
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Changing Hands Phoenix, 300 W Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85013, United States
Colegas, it’s time to clean out your bookshelves!
Come join in a Miembros Book Swap Party on Thursday, July 16th at Changing Hands Phoenix from 6pm to 8pm.

6pm to 7pm will be a social hour – grab some drinks and food from the First Draft Bar

7pm to 8pm – book swapping time

Book Swap Rules:

Bring any mental health related books you wish to get rid of

All books will be laid out on a table during the social hour

At 7pm we will gather around the table to select books

At first you may select the amount of books that you brought (i.e., you brought 3 books to give away you can select 3 books to take back with you). You do not need to select as many as you brought.

Once all have been selected if there are any remaining books those are available for grabs!

Mental health related books can be anything! Bring workbooks, therapy related books, non-fiction, fiction books with mental health related themes, anything you feel belongs on a therapist bookshelf and you would like to give it a new home.
Any books that don’t get claimed will be donated to Changing Hands Bookstore or a local public library for their Friends of Library bookshop sections.
Please note that this is a Miembros Only event and that space is limited! Reserve your seat by July 14th.
