Therapy conferences for California LMFTs

Start with the San Diego workshop for both topics. If you need California LMFT hours you can plan around now, compare ASGPP’s NBCC-listed IFS sessions and Deb Dana’s retreat. Prices were checked November 9, 2026, and may change.

1

Workshop · Both topics

Alexia Rothman’s IFS + Polyvagal Workshop

Feb 22 to 23, 2027
San Diego, CA or live online

Up to 12.5 hours advertised

California LMFT credit unverified

$499.99 in person · $299.99 live online

Google · venue reviews

The closest match for both topics. Two days of demonstrations and practice, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pacific. Confirm California LMFT eligibility before paying or counting these hours. The format-specific sheets omit a California MFT entry. PESI says this workshop is independent of the IFS Institute and does not qualify for its credits or certification.

Official workshop

Credit sources and reviews

No independent reviews of this exact workshop found. The Google reviews describe the Crowne Plaza venue.

• In-person CE sheet
• Online CE sheet
• Google hotel reviews (venue only)
• City photo · San Diego harbor · U.S. Marine Corps

2

Conference · Both topics

Psychotherapy Networker Symposium

Mar 18 to 21, 2027
Washington, DC or live online

California MFT credit anticipated

2027 hour total pending

$749.99 in person · $299.99 virtual

10times · 4.6/5 from 10 ratings · prior editions

Best full conference for both topics. The organizer lists IFS and polyvagal-informed workshops, with Deb Dana among the presenters. Check the final session list and CA LMFT hours for your ticket. Credit applies to eligible sessions attended live.

Program and tickets

Credit sources and reviews

10times reports 4.6/5 from 10 ratings across past editions. A 2026 attendee describes valuable talks and networking. A repeat attendee on Reddit suggests leaving downtime between sessions.

• 2027 CE statement
• 10times event reviews
• 2026 attendee write-up
• Attendee discussion
• City photo · Washington, DC · Architect of the Capitol

3

Conference · IFS

ASGPP Forum & Education Symposium

Feb 5 to 6, 2027
Live online

Up to 12 NBCC CE hours

BBS-recognized approval route

$25 to $165 Friday · $50 to $325 both days · $30 CE certificate

Best lower-cost IFS conference option. The Friday IFS and psychodrama workshop runs 10 a.m. to noon Pacific. The 12-hour maximum covers the full program. Confirm the hours for your selected sessions and attend each in full.

Register via ASGPP

Credit sources and reviews

No independent review of this specific online forum found.

• Program and CE rules (PDF)

4

Retreat · Polyvagal

Deb Dana’s Polyvagal Experiential Retreat

Feb 10 to 14, 2027
Sedona, AZ

21.5 hours for California MFTs

Event-specific CE statement

$3,299 single occupancy · room and meals included

Tripadvisor · venue reviews

Best in-person option for a larger block of polyvagal CE. The provider lists 21.5 hours in its California MFT section. Attend all required sessions, including the final Sunday morning session.

Retreat details

Credit sources and reviews

PESI publishes favorable instructor testimonials. Tripadvisor reviews describe the retreat center and lodging.

• California MFT CE sheet
• Tripadvisor (venue only)
• City photo · Sedona red rocks · Coconino National Forest

5

Webinar · Polyvagal

Polyvagal Theory for Assessment and Treatment

Feb 12, 2027
Live online

1 NBCC CE hour

BBS-recognized approval route

$30

Lowest-cost short option. Jessica Decker, LPCC, teaches this live Zoom session from noon to 1 p.m. Pacific. The event lists NBCC ACEP #8000.

Event and CE details

Credit sources and reviews

No independent reviews of this webinar found.

• Provider details are on the event page above.

6

Conference · General LMFT CE

CAMFT Annual Conference

Apr 30 to May 1, 2027
Hilton San Francisco Union Square, CA

Up to 19.5 California LMFT CE hours

Includes three on-demand recordings

$375 member · $475 nonmember · early access through Jan 31

Best fallback for California-specific renewal topics. The program lists 1.5 hours of Law and Ethics on Friday morning. That session overlaps with other workshops. The agenda has no clearly labeled IFS or Polyvagal session in the version checked.

Registration and prices

Credit sources and reviews

No independent event rating verified.

• Official agenda
• CE and attendance policy

Select a marked date to jump to its schedule. Calendar dates are shown as advertised. Session times specify their time zone. February 12 also has a live CE Cafe webinar.

• California BBS requires 36 CE hours per two-year renewal period, including 6 hours of Law and Ethics. Check the BBS chart for first-renewal and one-time courses.
• Verify the provider, eligible sessions, exact hours and attendance format before paying. BBS recognizes approval agencies including NBCC, APA and CAMFT. Keep your certificate and the event’s credit statement. Verify any required post-test, evaluation and attendance steps.
• Complete the credits within your own renewal period. For a June 1 deadline, check when your certificate will be available, especially for events close to the deadline.

California BBS CE requirements · Renewal requirements chart · BBS licensee CE FAQ