Our Beliefs
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Harm Reducing
Harm reduction is the belief that the client is their own expert. They know what works for them and are able to determine what will work best, not the therapist. This makes therapy a relationship of equals, allowing for authentic trust and understanding to evolve over time.
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Trauma-Centered
Trauma-centered approaches view every client as potentially having undisclosed trauma in their life that is impacting their ability to cope in a way that leads to a sense of flourishing. Trauma comes in all forms and sometimes can be seemingly insignificant, but nonetheless impactful on functioning.
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Interpersonal
Interpersonal is the connection we make with others. The most important piece of our humanity is the connections we make and how we are nurtured within those connections. Finding ways to encourage clients to engage interpersonally and to find and overcome their stuck points is crucial to self-determination.
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Meaning Focused
Without meaning in our lives, it is difficult to establish a sense of purpose. We encourage moving beyond work-as-purpose and support clients to find meaning in their lives that is nurturing and fulfilling. Knowing that we have a purpose-driven life is an essential factor in flourishing.
Our Vision
We will meet all people where they are with their change process and respect how they want to move forward.
Our Values
Authenticity
We embrace authentic and genuine interactions with our clients, colleagues, and peers. We acknowledge that there will be times where this is difficult and accept that it is part of all of our journey. We accept that none of us are perfect and that it is our imperfections that promote connection.
Connection
We encourage and promote connection through emotional sharing and vulnerability with each other. We recognize that healing must come through connection and that connection helps to ameliorate suffering.
Meaning
Individual and collective meaning must be created to help find purpose. It is through purpose that we are better able to identify, accept, and no longer avoid our pain. Through making meaning in our lives, we are able to experience authentic connection, both with ourselves and with others, and continually define our purpose.
Respect
Learning to respect ourselves and our efforts to learn how to do life is a part of reducing shame. We will demonstrate respect for people's lived experiences, believe their journey and their experience, and work with people to incorporate it into their healing
Embracing Both/And
We reject the either/or dichotomy and embrace a both/and belief which allows us to be present regardless of the situation. We will passionately promote the spectrum of life and the abundance of opportunities for individual and collective growth.
Flourishing
We intentionally practice self-care as clinicians and work to maintain a healthy work/life balance as a means of flourishing. We actively create a growth-focused environment for our colleagues and clients through supporting each other to develop purpose through forming healthy, mutually beneficial connections.