Values

Cultural Affirming Care: A constant awareness of systems of oppression, critical self-reflection, and a commitment to examining my use of power both personally and professionally. 

Collaboration: A professional awareness of the power imbalance folks feel in the room and describe my role as "collaborator". Together we, hopefully, will build trust and safety through transparency and mutual respect. 

Accountability: Interpersonal accountability and taking ownership for any harm I have caused, regardless of my intentions. Holding others accountable, including clients, friends, family, colleagues, and community members. On a larger scale, attempting to hold institutions accountable for upholding systemic oppression. 

Respect: Approaching folks with empathy and respect, seeking to understand individuals and communities. Being aware of and unlearning ways the mental health field has weaponized mental health care towards marginalized, oppressed, and displaced populations and how that is covertly woven into the education system.  

Dismantling white supremacy: working to achieve collective liberation and well-being every day.