LGBTQ+
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The New Beginnings Center is proud to serve the full spectrum of the LGBTQ+ population. The New Beginnings Center has several staff members who are either part of the community themselves or qualified and experienced allies, and can help with a variety of issues such as:
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Aletheia Regier, AMFT
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Aletheia identifies as queer (https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/identity/queer)
and gender neutral, and has both presented on college panels relating to LGBTQ+ education and advocacy and has served as President and Vice-President for LGBTQ+ related clubs throughout college. Now, as an associate marriage and family therapist, Aletheia holds a deep passion for serving others in the LGBTQ+ community. Aletheia is comfortable and competent in dealing with a variety of issues including: the coming out process, sexuality and sexual expression, navigating polyamorous relationships, BDSM, Autism and LGBTQ+ identity, asexual romantic relationships, gender identity, and writing letters for gender confirmation surgery. You may call and speak with Aletheia directly at: (805) 987-3162 x6 or e-mail at therapyfortherestofus@gmail.com |
Melanie Moir, AMFT, LPCC
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Melanie identifies as queer and on the non-binary spectrum; she is comfortable with she/her pronouns. While attending Pacifica Graduate Institute in the Counseling Psychology program, she was chosen by Pacific Pride Foundation in Santa Barbara (https://pacificpridefoundation.org) as a student intern. Here she had the opportunity to receive mentorship by Clinical Supervisor Bren Fraser, LGBTQ+ affirmative LMFT, and worked closely with LGBTQ+ Program Manager Patrick-Lyra Lanier, LMFT, attending many hours of LGBTQ+ Competency Training (https://pacificpridefoundation.org/lgbtq-competency-training/) and presenting this training to clinicians and staff at Cottage Hospital. Melanie was also a student intern at Vista del Mar hospital in Ventura, providing LGBTQ+ affirmative therapeutic support to youth in the adolescent unit, as well as psychoeducation for parents, clinicians and hospital staff about how to best support this population. As an AMFT at The New Beginnings Center Melanie continues to serve LGBTQ+ community, treating individuals, couples, adults, children, and families.
To reach Melanie: (805) 987-3162 x16, email healingpath@melaniemft.com |
Sean Baker, LMFT, SEP
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Sean Baker LMFT, SEP is co-owner and CEO at The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo, California. As a clinician, he uses body-mind approaches to resolve clients’ distress related to gender dysphoria, trauma, and medical conditions. Sean advocates for transgender mental health care, provides staff sensitivity trainings and works with LGBTQ+ clients at the Santa Paula PRIDE Clinic. He has spoken out on transgender issues to the Ventura Board of Supervisors and presents at national conferences on gender diversity issues in mental health care.
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Susan Richter, LMFT, SEP, CEDS
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Susan Richter LMFT, SEP, CEDS is co-owner and Clinical Director at The New Beginnings Center in Camarillo, California. Trained in EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Comprehensive Resource Model, and Cortical Field Re-education, Susan has over 30 years experience providing individual and group psychotherapy treatment to those with eating disorders, trauma, anxiety and depression.
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