Our Values
Liberation, Justice, & Equity
We are committed to practices that support freedom, dignity, and self-determination — for individuals and communities. We recognize the impact of systemic harm and center equity in our work, striving to create spaces that are inclusive, accountable, and just.
Cultural Attunement
We honor the cultural, historical, and relational contexts that shape each person’s experience of healing.
Trauma-Informed Care
We approach all work with an understanding of trauma — prioritizing safety, choice, and empowerment.
Embodied Healing
We trust the wisdom of the body and integrate somatic practices into our approach to care and growth.
Decolonial Practice
We question dominant narratives and center ways of knowing, healing, and being that resist harm and honor diverse and indigenous lineages.
Curiosity
We approach each person and each moment with openness, asking questions that deepen understanding rather than rushing to conclusions.
Reflection, Inquiry, & Accountability
We create space to pause, question, and deepen understanding — engaging the work with curiosity, honesty, and openness to transformation. We are committed to ongoing learning, self-reflection, and responsibility in how we show up — individually and within the systems we are part of.
Collective & Sustainable Care
We believe healing is not solely individual — it is sustained through community, connection, and shared responsibility. We reject burnout and martyrdom, supporting ways of working that are grounded, resourced, and enduring.
Relational Leadership
We practice relational leadership with humility, accountability, and ongoing learning, while actively shaping the therapeutic field through thought leadership in Chicago and across the country.
