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Featured Team Spotlights Jun 30, 2026

Welcome Mariia Shurkhal, MFT Trainee

CFI welcomes Mariia Shurkhal to our clinical team. After more than a decade as a tech product manager, Mariia brings a warm, collaborative, narrative-informed approach — and a deep curiosity for the stories that shape our lives — to her work with clients.

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Insights & Perspectives

Articles

Article Jun 1, 2026

A New Chapter for the Dating & Relationship Support Group

Our Dating & Relationship Support Group is entering a new chapter — now co-facilitated by Casey Tucker, MFT Associate, and Laura Kahn, MFT Trainee. Open to all genders and sexualities, the group meets Mondays in Costa Mesa and is welcoming new members.

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Article Mar 29, 2026

A New Chapter for the Men's Group

After months of co-facilitating alongside Danny Livingston, Jonathan Miranda reflects on stepping back from CFI's men's group — and welcomes Dr. Chris Hoff as the new co-facilitator.

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Happenings at CFI

Events

MAY 1

Event Past

Narrative & Pizza: Collaborative Conversations Storying Grief and Loss

Join us Friday, May 1 for an evening of collaborative conversation on grief and loss with Elizabeth Armstrong, MA, LMFT. Free, light refreshments, message host for location.

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Watch & Listen

Media

Video Mar 27, 2026

How to Work With Men: A Therapist's Guide

A new training exploring a clinical framework for working with men that goes beyond the fixing narrative — drawing from narrative therapy, critical theory, and clinical practice.

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Meet the Team

Team Spotlights

Team Jun 30, 2026

Mariia Shurkhal

MFT Trainee

Welcome Mariia Shurkhal, MFT Trainee

Team Jun 5, 2026

Madeline Keller

MFT Trainee

Welcome Madeline Keller, MFT Trainee

CFI welcomes Madeline Keller to our clinical team. A graduate student at Alliant International University, Maddie brings curiosity, collaboration, and a deep respect for each client's story to the therapeutic space.

Team Jun 1, 2026

Camryn Mason

MFT Trainee

Welcome Camryn Mason, MFT Trainee

CFI welcomes Camryn Mason to our clinical team. A graduate student in Marriage & Family Therapy at Loma Linda University, Camryn brings a grounded, compassionate presence and a collaborative, curiosity-driven approach to her work with individuals and families.

Team Mar 27, 2026

Laura Kahn

MFT Trainee

Welcome Laura Kahn, MFT Trainee

CFI welcomes Laura Kahn to our clinical team. A graduate student at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Laura brings warmth, empathy, and a collaborative spirit to her work with individuals, couples, and families.

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Welcome Mariia Shurkhal, MFT Trainee

A New Chapter for the Dating & Relationship Support Group

A New Chapter for the Men's Group

Narrative & Pizza: Collaborative Conversations Storying Grief and Loss

How to Work With Men: A Therapist's Guide

Welcome Mariia Shurkhal, MFT Trainee

Welcome Madeline Keller, MFT Trainee

Welcome Camryn Mason, MFT Trainee

Welcome Laura Kahn, MFT Trainee

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