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Read more about Collaborative Transformations, a queer, trans, & BIPOC owned therapy and training center providing affirming and holistic services! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf0a08295d43f0001f03887/1652893193478-Q52G7HVATMKAPIQEJGI5/unsplash-image-D4Dby4kv1MI.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bf309d46c3c410fdf9cc34/1472491155320-3AVT4RKJCVZ2Y7D5XACQ/Aro+Ha_1183.jpg Home https://www.centerforcollaborativetransformations.com/mission daily 0.75 2022-06-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5cf0a08295d43f0001f03887/016c4db7-30f4-4cbc-967a-ed282e060ffa/unsplash-image-z1d-LP8sjuI.jpg Mission of Collaborative Transformations - The Center for Collaborative Transformations This center was created to help support queer, trans, & BIPOC folks on the Central Coast and across California by providing high-quality affirming care. 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