Regional Counseling Center Inc.
Respect Care Change
815 Grandview Road, Oil City, PA 16301
150 Prospect Ave. Suite 102 ,
Franklin, PA 16323

The LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) group is for any individual who identifies as having a non-hetero non-cisgender identity or who is a strong ally to the community. The intent/purpose is to build a sense of connection and belongingness among individuals who largely feel rejected by the community and oftentimes their own families. 
The group meets monthly for three hours and is an open group of four to ten members. This is primarily a process group but there are psychoeducational elements each session.
 
 In addition to the interpersonal process element, activities include developmental model self-identification, frequently used LGBTQ terms and identities, LGBTQ trivia games. It is a blend of the Transitions Program and Outpatient. 

"We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity." - George Takei

LBGTQ+ Group Staff

Mental Health Clinicians 

Becky Lepley, BA

Becky Lepley, BA is a Transitions Specialist/ Transitions Housing Case Manager in the Transitions Program. 

She graduated from West Virginia University in 2016 with a major in Psychology. She began her career as a drug and alcohol counselor before spending five more years in the drug and alcohol field in various positions. She has also worked with the intellectually disabled community. She began her career at Regional Counseling Center in the Child and Adolescent Partial Program before transitioning to the Hoarding Program and then the Transitions Program. She enjoys working with children and the ID population. In her free time, she can be found curled up with a good book, spending time with her family and cat, or exploring the outdoors!

Michael T. Moon MS NCC

Michael Moon MS, (LPC) (Mental Health Therapist) (He, Him, His): Mike joined the team in September 2018. He obtained his Bachelors of Science in Psychology along with a Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling. Recently he also obtained his NCC (National Certified Counselor). Mike has worked in an MH/MR group home as a residential assistant. He then moved on to Transitional Supported Housing for clients exiting mental health hospitals. At this time, he also worked as an intervention specialist at a crisis hotline through Westmoreland Human Opportunities. Once he returned to Venango County, Mike became employed as a TSS for Paoletta Counseling Services for 12 years before accepting a position with the Transitions Program. Mike is currently working towards obtaining his LGBTQ Human Services and Mental Health Certification. Mike enjoys working with Autistic population. His therapeutic focus is Eclectic Psychology with a special interest in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to meet the need of the individuals.

Our Philosophy and Approach

• Group members explored complex and nuanced experiences of having an LGBTQ identity in a rural community. 
• They shared supports, ideas coping skills and processed feelings of rejection. 
• The LGBTQ identity development models were reviewed and individuals gained an understanding of where they are in their identity development. 


Referral Sourses

Individuals must already be opened with Regional Counseling Center

Areas of Focus Will Include as Needed:


• 100% of participating consumers marked agree or strongly agree that they feel a sense of belonging and connection in the group compared to their relationships outside the group.
• When asked if they feel connected and a sense of belonging with friends, family and coworkers outside the group, 66% marked disagree or strongly disagree.
• 100% of consumers participating in the group marked strongly agree or agree that they feel less alone because of the LGBT group

Individuals will likely have: 

  • Meets Monthly 
  • Usually the second Wednesdays  of the Month
  • 12:00 pm-3:00 pm

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