President's Message

Happy September, LA-CAMFT Members!

Akiah Selwa, LMFT, President

It's one of my favorite times of the LA-CAMFT year—Board Nomination season! Our Board Nomination Committee and current board members are talking with LA-CAMFT members who are interested in volunteering as board members.

Why Join the Board?

1. Make a Difference: As a board member, you can shape the future of LA-CAMFT. Your ideas and efforts can directly impact our community and the services we provide.
2. Professional Growth: Serving on the board is a fantastic way to develop leadership skills, expand your professional network, and gain valuable experience in organizational governance. (Word! I have learned several impactful and life-changing lessons as a board member and now as the president.
3. Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate and dedicated professionals who share your commitment to the field. Our board's collaborative spirit fosters innovation and growth. (It is a privilege to work alongside your LA-CAMFT board members, who are professional, caring, fun, and committed. As the president, I have been supported and mentored by the most recent past presidents.)
4. Give Back: This is your chance to give back to the community that has supported you. Your contribution can help ensure that LA-CAMFT continues to thrive and support its members. (LA-CAMFT has always been progressive, because we are committed to offering relevant and inclusive events to our membership. Let’s add your voice to the conversation and planning.

How to Get Involved

If you're interested in joining the board, please contact our Board Nomination Committee or any current board member at president@lacamft.org. We would love to discuss how you can contribute to and grow with LA-CAMFT.

Let's work together to make a positive impact!

Akiah T. R. Selwa, LMFT, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a great sense of humor, a heart full of hope, and twenty-three years of experience as a psychotherapist. Akiah is the owner of Sunrise Therapy Center (STC) a private practice corporation that services all of California via a telehealth platform. Akiah approaches her work with cultural humility and humor that promotes acceptance, empowerment, spirituality, and creativity. Akiah will complete Somatic Experiencing training in 2025 with Somatic Experiencing International, is a certified SoulCollage® Facilitator (2024), and a currently in a two-year Spiritual Direction program with Stillpoint. When Akiah is not working as a therapist, she is a mixed media artist, having fun with my next crochet project, singing, or exploring nature.