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EB CAMFT Practicum Site Directory
2026–2027 Training Year · East Bay Chapter, CAMFT
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Seneca Family of Agencies
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
15–20 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Sonoma, Marin, SF, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Orange Counties; and Seattle, WA
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family, Groups, Crisis Intervention
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Children, youth, and families
MOU/Affiliation
UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay, San Jose, SF, Sacramento, Sonoma; Wright Institute; USF; Santa Clara; USC; Columbia; and others
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
LiveScan clearance; two-week New Employee Orientation (M–F, 9am–5:30pm live synchronous) before starting
Diablo Valley Drug and Alcohol Services
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
10 hrs/week
Also: PsyD & MSW
Location
Walnut Creek (residential/withdrawal management) & San Ramon (IOP and PHP)
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family, Groups, Crisis Intervention; all realms of addiction treatment
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Adults — addiction and co-occurring disorders
MOU/Affiliation
DVC
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Liability insurance
Asian Health Services
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
15 hrs/week
Also: PsyD & MSW
Location
Oakland, CA
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups, Crisis Intervention, Outreach
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Asian American immigrants and refugees, ages 5–90
MOU/Affiliation
Wright Institute, Palo Alto University, Loma Linda, Tulane, USF, CSUEB, St. Mary's
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
2nd year Master's level or above
Healing Pastures @ C Horse Ranch
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
Hours: Varies
Location
Auburn, CA
Days On-Site
Monday, Friday, Saturday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Outreach, Art Therapy, Animal-Assisted/Equine Therapy
Supervision
Individual
Populations
Individuals, Couples, Special Needs
MOU/Affiliation
None currently
BBS Compliant
No
Prerequisites
Not allergic to animals/equine
Compass Family Services
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
15–20 hrs/week
Location
San Francisco, CA — Civic Center
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Crisis Intervention, Play Therapy
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Unhoused, low income, single parents, trauma, SUD, IPV, child abuse, immigrant families
MOU/Affiliation
Wright Institute, Golden Gate University, CIIS, USC, SF State University
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Fingerprinting
Contra Costa Behavioral Health
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
15–20 hrs/week
Also: PsyD
Location
Address varies by program (Contra Costa County)
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Children, adolescents, and adults with severe and persistent mental illness (age group varies by program)
MOU/Affiliation
Palo Alto University, UC Berkeley, The Wright Institute, Saint Mary's College, Alliant International, University of the Pacific, Cal State East Bay
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Live Scan, Practicum Agreement, proof of eligibility to work in the U.S., TB test; HR and Provider Services onboarding
Heart in Balance Therapy
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
15–20 hrs/week
Location
Oakland, CA
Days On-Site
Monday – Sunday (flexible)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups, Children
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Broad and diverse range of clients
MOU/Affiliation
CIIS
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Enrollment in a graduate-level counseling/therapy degree program requiring supervised practicum
Surf Circle
✗ Not Accepting Students
In Person
10 hrs/week
Also: PsyD
Location
Pacifica (at the beach); supervision over Zoom; Oakland
Days On-Site
Friday, Sunday
Clinical Exp.
Adolescent psychotherapy
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Adolescents
MOU/Affiliation
Wright Institute, CIIS, Stanford
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Surf experience; CPR/First Aid and water safety training provided by site
Between Therapy
✓ Accepting Students
Telehealth Only
10 hrs/week
Also: PsyD & MSW
Location
Virtual
Days On-Site
Flexible (Mon–Sun)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Teens, adults, and older adults
MOU/Affiliation
In Progress
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Training modules
LifePractice
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
10 hrs/week
Location
Sacramento, CA
Days On-Site
Tuesday, Thursday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Low-to-mid socioeconomic
MOU/Affiliation
Alliant, CIIS, Palo Alto, National, Northwestern, Touro, Pepperdine, Saybrook, Meridian, Walden, Capella
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Fingerprinting
The Liberation Institute
✓ Accepting Students
Telehealth Only
10 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
All telehealth — California-wide
Days On-Site
Monday (primarily)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups, Outreach
Supervision
Group
Populations
Individual adults, couples, families; some children and adolescents
MOU/Affiliation
Touro University Worldwide, National University, CIIS, Pacifica, GGU, Cal State East Bay, Wright Institute, Pepperdine, Columbia, Alliant, UMass Global, Sophia, Capella, Meridian
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Liability insurance; onboarding process
Magnolia Women's Recovery Programs
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
15 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
Oakland and Hayward, CA
Days On-Site
Monday, Saturday, Sunday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family, Groups, Crisis Intervention
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Pre- and perinatal mothers in SUD treatment
MOU/Affiliation
Pepperdine
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
ASAM training modules; registration as SUD counselor for the year
Hayward Unified School District
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
10–20 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
Hayward Unified School District (various school sites)
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Groups, Crisis Intervention, Outreach, Classroom Presentations
Supervision
Individual
Populations
Title IX, English Learner (EL) students
MOU/Affiliation
Cal State East Bay, SF State
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Contact HR for current requirements
The Psychotherapy Institute (TPI)
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
10 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
Berkeley, CA
Days On-Site
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Low-to-mild needs; 18+; sliding scale only
MOU/Affiliation
The Wright Institute, Palo Alto University, Notre Dame de Namur
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
At least one year of coursework
Hively
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
15–20 hrs/week
Location
Oakland and San Leandro, CA
Days On-Site
Monday – Saturday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
All ages; mostly adults with moderate-to-severe symptoms
MOU/Affiliation
Palo Alto, The Wright, Santa Clara, Pacific Oaks, St. Mary's, Alliant
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Yes — contact site for details
Tri-Valley Haven
✓ Accepting Students
Hybrid
15 hrs/week
Location
Livermore and Pleasanton, CA
Days On-Site
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family, Groups, Crisis Intervention
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Domestic violence and sexual assault survivors
MOU/Affiliation
St. Mary's College, Palo Alto University, Pepperdine University
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
72 hours online training
La Familia Counseling Service
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
10 hrs/week
Also: PsyD & MSW
Location
Hayward, CA
Days On-Site
Thursday (primarily)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Family, Crisis Intervention, Outreach
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Primarily Spanish-speaking / Latine community members; individual adults, children in schools or clinic, and families
MOU/Affiliation
BAPIC and individual schools: CSUEB, Wright Institute, GGU, Dominican, San Jose State, Palo Alto, Samuel Merritt, Santa Clara
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Some program tracks require Spanish fluency; Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly encouraged
Discovery Counseling Center of the San Ramon Valley
✗ Not Accepting Students
In Person
10–15 hrs/week
Also: PsyD
Location
San Ramon, Danville, and Alamo school sites
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups, Collateral sessions with parents/teachers/school staff
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
School-age youth (SCIP school-based program); minors through seniors in community mental health clinic
MOU/Affiliation
Pacifica, CSUEB, Alliant, National, SFSU, USF, St. Mary's, Wright, CIIS, Santa Clara, Notre Dame de Namur, Palo Alto, San Jose State, GGU, Grand Canyon, Jessup, Pepperdine, Saybrook, USC
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Background check and TB test
Bonita House
✓ Accepting Students
In Person
15–20 hrs/week
Also: MSW
Location
1410 Bonita Ave, Berkeley, CA
Days On-Site
Wednesday (primarily)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Groups, Crisis Intervention
Supervision
Individual, Group
Populations
Dual Diagnosis, Serious Mental Illness (SMI), Adults
MOU/Affiliation
Cal State East Bay
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Background check; contract with school
Hires Associates
Yes
Rose Marriage and Family Therapy
✗ Not Accepting Students
Hybrid
15 hrs/week
Location
Oakland, Berkeley, San Francisco, Mill Valley
Days On-Site
Monday – Friday
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups
Supervision
Group, Triadic
Populations
Adults, older adults, teens, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent
MOU/Affiliation
None currently
BBS Compliant
Yes
Prerequisites
Liability insurance
Hires Associates
Yes
Calliope Coast Therapy Group
✗ Associates Only (Not Practicum)
Telehealth Only
15 hrs/week
Location
Virtual — California
Days On-Site
Monday (primarily)
Clinical Exp.
Individual Therapy, Couples, Family, Groups
Supervision
Individual, Group, Triadic
Populations
Associates given support to work with population of their interest
MOU/Affiliation
None currently
BBS Compliant
No
Prerequisites
Background check; Associate Registration (Associates only — not open to practicum students)
Hires Associates
Yes
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