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    • Tuesday, February 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 February's Meeting

    Mental Preparation: Honing Your Entrepreneurial Mind-Set

    "If you learn to think like a successful entrepreneur, you can become  more mentally resilient and go the distance as a business owner. This month , analyze your business ability, learn to craft a business affirmation to overcome negative beliefs, and identify your ideal clients as you continue to prepare to build your ideal private practice."

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

    Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

    Workbook Section: Mental Preparation: Honing Your Entrepreneurial Mind-Set

    Book Chapters: Top Ten Business Mantras for Success


    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.

    • Friday, February 20, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Tuesday, February 24, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Legislative Complex in Annapolis (Exact Location TBD)
    Register
    Please join us in Annapolis to meet with elected officials and their staff to advocate for our profession and our clients! 

    February 24th, 9am-12pm, exact meeting place inside the legislative complex TBD, information to follow 

    • Miller Senate Building (main entrance on Bladen Street) 11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD 21401
    • Lowe House Office Building (main entrance on Bladen Street) 6 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD 21401
    • Navy Stadium Parking 511 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD

    Parking options: You can pay to park in the local parking garage, use street parking, or park at the Navy Stadium and take the shuttle over to Bladen Street (shuttle runs about every 20 minutes)

    We will be breaking into groups and visiting delegates and senators offices to advocate for legislation affecting our profession and clients. We like to have folks visit the Delegates and/ or Senators from their local area in MD--where you live or work. When you RSVP, please indicate what county you have special interest in. We will provide talking points on the bills.

    Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a snack/drink. You will need to bring photo ID to go through security to enter the buildings. 

    Find more information on visiting the legislative complex here

    View proposed legislation here: 

    Also-great food downtown for lunch if you choose to stay afterwards!

    • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
    • 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual - Link sent upon registration
    Register

    This 3 hour  workshop offers practical tools for clinicians working with clients in contentious separations and divorces. Dr. Hallie Strauss and Katelyn Alcamo, founders of the The Co-Parent Collective, will cover key strategies for managing intense emotions and conflict, maintaining therapeutic boundaries, handling self of therapist, and supporting children when their parents are at war.

    Pending approval, therapists will receive 3 CEs through Maryland Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists.

    • Friday, February 27, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Lauren Messina, LCMFT, with a focus on Lifestyle Medicine and Mental Wellness.

    This session offers a supportive, collaborative space for therapists interested in how evidence-based lifestyle practices—such as sleep, nutrition, movement, stress management, social connection, and mindfulness—can support mental health and therapeutic outcomes.

    Whether you're exploring how to integrate lifestyle interventions into treatment, consulting on specific cases, or seeking resources to support whole-person wellness, this group invites thoughtful discussion and shared insight.

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

    We are seeking LCMFT volunteers to host and facilitate July's session. If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email liannn@alignedfamilytherapy.com.

    2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

    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.

    • Tuesday, March 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 March's Meeting

    Emotional Preparation: Building a Reserve of Support 

    "Owning and operating a private practice can be emotionally draining; you need the right kind of professional support in place to minimize the ups and downs. This month. learn the best ways to develop a strong external and internal support system to create partnership and encouragement."

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

    Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

    Workbook: Emotional Preparation: Building a Reserve of Support 

    Book: Entrepreneurial Mind-Set

    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.

    • Friday, March 20, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, March 27, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Spencer Northey, 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!

    We are seeking an LCMFT volunteer to host and facilitate July's session. If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email admin@metromft.com.

    2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

    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.

    • Tuesday, April 14, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 April's Meeting

    Spiritual Preparation: Orienting Your Practice Around Values and Vision 

    "To infuse your business with spirituality, orient your private practice around your passion and your core values. This month, define your business vision using a value-based approach and examine the integrity of your practice. Then, with your vision, purpose, and mission statement in place you can move forward with a clear direction."

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

    Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

    Workbook: Spiritual Preparation: Orienting Your Practice Around Values and Vision 

    Book: Values and Vision; Getting a Strong Start


    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.

    • Friday, April 17, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, April 24, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Kathleen Young, 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!

    We are seeking an LCMFT volunteer to host and facilitate July's session. If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email admin@metromft.com.

    2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

    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.
    • Tuesday, May 12, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 May's Meeting

    Articulation: Communicating Your Value as a Professional

    "Now is the time to put the building blocks in place for your ideal private practice. The first step is to determine your basic message--the essence of who you are and what you do as a therapist. This month, you articulate your basic message and explore strategies to expand its reach. Develop your speaking ability further and learn the important skill of enrolling --how to persuade potential clients to become paying clients."

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

    Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

    Workbook: Articulation: Communicating Your Value as a Professional

    Book: Protecting Your Practice from Harm; The Brand Called You


    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.

    • Friday, May 15, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, May 15, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    Join us for May’s MetroMFT Peer-to-Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Viviana Azar, LCMFT, who brings both personal and professional experience to this important topic. This month’s conversation will focus on how therapists can support clients who have family members living with mental illness—navigating complex dynamics, emotional burdens, boundaries, and the systemic impact on individuals and families.

    Clinicians are invited to bring cases for consultation or simply come to learn from the discussion and insights of colleagues. This group offers a collaborative, supportive space to deepen your thinking and expand your therapeutic approach to these often challenging and nuanced situations.

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

    We are seeking an LCMFT volunteer to host and facilitate July's session. If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email admin@metromft.com.

    2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

    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.

    • Tuesday, June 09, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Takoma Park Beverage Company, 6917 Laurel Takoma Park, MD 20912
    Register

    At the halfway point of our yearlong journey together, The Ideal Practice Collective will gather in person at Takoma Park Beverage Company. for a morning of reflection, connection, and renewal.

    This special midyear session offers a chance to step away from our screens, meet one another face-to-face, and strengthen the community that has been growing virtually since January.

    In addition to reflecting on this month's theme of generating a flow of quality clients, we’ll also:

    • Revisit insights from the first half of the year.
    • Share what’s working in building our private practices.
    • Reconnect with our purpose and renew our energy for the months ahead.


    Build community. Build confidence. Build your ideal practice.


    Focus for June'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.

    • Friday, June 19, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, June 26, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    Join us for this month’s MetroMFT Peer Consultation Group, hosted by Tiara Fennell, PhD 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!

    We are seeking an LCMFT volunteer to host and facilitate July's session. If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email admin@metromft.com.

    2026 MetroMFT Peer Consultation Schedule

    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.

    • Tuesday, July 14, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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

    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

    BookRetaining 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. 

    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.

    • Friday, July 17, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, July 24, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    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.

    We are seeking an LCMFT volunteer to host and facilitate this month's session. We can reschedule the meeting to accommodate the volunteer's schedule. 

    If you’re interested in supporting your colleagues and fostering community, please email admin@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.

    • Tuesday, August 11, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 August'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

    BookWhy 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. 

    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.

    • Friday, August 21, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, August 28, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    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

    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.

    • Tuesday, September 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 September'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

    BookSolo 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. 

    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.

    • Friday, September 18, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, September 25, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    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

    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.

    • Tuesday, October 13, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 October'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

    BookBuilding 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. 

    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.

    • Friday, October 16, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Friday, October 23, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    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

    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.

    • Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Zoom link provided upon registration
    Register

    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 November'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

    BookPersonal Growth and Coaching


    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.

    • Friday, November 13, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Link will be sent upon registration
    Register

    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!

    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.

    • Friday, November 20, 2026
    • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • meet.google.com/nbr-bcqg-mke
    Register

    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.

    • Tuesday, December 15, 2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Takoma Park Beverage Company, 6917 Laurel Takoma Park, MD 20912
    Register

    Join MetroMFT for the final meeting of The Ideal Practice Collective, our yearlong book club and support group for therapists building thriving private practices.

    After twelve months of reading, reflection, and connection, we’ll gather in person at Takoma Park Beverage Company to celebrate our growth and successes, share key takeaways from this year’s journey through Building Your Ideal Private Practice and the accompanying Twelve Months to Your Ideal Private Practice Workbook, and explore how to continue this work into the year ahead.

    This culminating session will invite us to reflect on what we’ve learned, honor the momentum we’ve built, and discuss what’s next for each of our practices and for our MetroMFT community.


    Focus for December's Meeting 

    Flow: Integrating Multiple Perspectives

    "Go with the flow--position your practice so that it invites synchronicity and ease. This month, go beyond a traditional medical model, by adding choices and options with personal growth and coaching services and by increasing your level of self-motivation. Then celebrate the completion of your year-long coaching program!"

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

    Complete Your Monthly Prep Form

    Workbook: Flow: Integrating Multiple Perspectives

    BookHolding Onto Success


    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.

Past events

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 The Ideal Practice Collective: A Yearlong Book Club & Support Group - Kick-off Meeting
Friday, January 23, 2026 Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in January
Saturday, January 17, 2026 MetroMFT Midwinter Mixer
Friday, December 05, 2025 MetroMFT Holiday Party
Friday, November 21, 2025 Post Conference Networking Happy Hour
Friday, November 21, 2025 MD Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists - November Meeting
Friday, November 21, 2025 MetroMFT Fall Conference - Uniting Family Therapy Theories with Play Therapy
Friday, November 14, 2025 Meditation and Psychotherapy - MetroMFT Peer Consultation for November
Friday, October 24, 2025 Building a Thriving Private Practice - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in October
Friday, September 19, 2025 MetroMFT Peer Consultation in September
Friday, August 22, 2025 Working with Families of Divorce - MetroMFT Peer Consultation in August
Friday, July 18, 2025 MetroMFT Peer Consultation in July
Friday, June 20, 2025 MetroMFT Peer Consultation in June
Saturday, May 10, 2025 Book Presentation and Networking Event
Friday, May 09, 2025 Helping Clients Navigate Career Shifts - MetroMFT Peer Consultation Session
Friday, April 18, 2025 Supporting Clients in this Political Climate - MetroMFT Peer Supervision Session
Friday, March 21, 2025 Supporting Clients in this Political Climate - MetroMFT Peer Supervision Session
Friday, February 21, 2025 Supporting Clients in this Political Climate - MetroMFT Peer Supervision Session
Friday, January 10, 2025 Jan 10th Consultation Group- When Political Polarization Enters the Family
Friday, January 03, 2025 Jan 3rd Consultation Group- When Political Polarization Enters the Family
Friday, December 20, 2024 Dec 20th Consultation Group- When Political Polarization Enters the Family
Friday, December 06, 2024 Annual MetroMFT Holiday Networking Event
Friday, October 18, 2024 MetroMFT Fall Conference - The Citizen Therapist: Our Role in a Divided World
Saturday, May 18, 2024 Therapists Need Self Care Too: A Morning of Movement, Mindfulness, and Community
Friday, February 02, 2024 MetroMFT - Join Us for Updates on License Portability
Thursday, December 14, 2023 Upcoming Portability Legislation - Maryland
Friday, November 03, 2023 Metro MFT 2023 Fall Conference
Friday, June 09, 2023 Metro MFT's 2023 Summer Networking Event
Friday, December 09, 2022 Literacy and Therapy Workshop
Friday, December 02, 2022 1st Annual MetroMFT Awards and Holiday Networking Event
Friday, November 18, 2022 Validation and Vulnerability: The Keys to Unlocking Stuck Parents
Friday, October 28, 2022 Let's Talk About Sex and Therapy
Friday, October 14, 2022 When Political Polarization Enters the Family: The Braver Angels Approach
Friday, June 03, 2022 MetroMFT's Summer Networking Event
Friday, April 22, 2022 Metro MFT Spring 2022 Conference
Friday, December 17, 2021 Legislative Meeting 12/17/21
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Let's Reconnect!
Thursday, June 17, 2021 MetroMFT Forum - Advocacy
Friday, September 25, 2020 MetroMFT Fall Workshop
Friday, September 04, 2020 Peer Support Group
Friday, May 08, 2020 Peer Support Session
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Maryland Legislative Advocacy Day
Saturday, January 25, 2020 MetroMFT New Member & Student Chili Supper
Sunday, December 15, 2019 First Annual Metro MFT Holiday Party
Friday, September 27, 2019 Making Your Private Practice a Financial Success!!
Sunday, July 14, 2019 Networking is Sweet
Sunday, June 23, 2019 Nurturing the Self of Therapist - open to all systems minded therapists!
Saturday, May 11, 2019 MetroMFT Supports Students and Recent Grads!
Tuesday, February 05, 2019 2019 Maryland Advocacy Day
Friday, January 25, 2019 January 25, 2019 CEU Conference

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