Being who you truly are
is a radical and courageous act
in a world that urges us to conform.
One that encourages us to abandon ourselves in exchange for appeasing the status quo.
I dream of a world where conditioning, shame, and wounding fall away and are replaced by acceptance, embrace, and harmony for one another and for ourselves.
A world where each and every person can feel into the rightness of their being.
It is in this realm that I believe true change can really happen.
A world that shifts from labeling as wrong and fixing into seeing the beauty and power in each and every one of us to come alive.
A type of presence that would be a revolutionary act to change the world.
A world with less fixing & more living.
Let’s get started.
My Ethics + Business Practices
I am continually striving to evolve my business practices to further align and contribute to this kind of existence. Here are some of the ways I am currently doing that:
● As a previous recipient of sliding scale rates, I understand the importance of financial accessibility especially for those with marginalized identities or who are in service positions to underrepresented populations. I reserve a portion of my practice for individuals who require discounted rates to participate.
● I offer both pay in full and payment plans for my offerings. I believe that everyone should have access to the resources they need to thrive and see payment plans as a way to offer support to those experiencing economic hardship. Because of that, I do not charge extra for payment plans and will even consider payment plan schedules that are different from those I advertise.
● There are so many people who have helped me to get to where I am now. I practice avoiding the scarcity trap of needing others to believe that my work is my own and rather believe in sharing resources and the foundation of what has created my work. I strive to give credit to the contributions and revelations of others not only out of respect but also to increase resources and awareness for anyone who reads it.
● I am against using shaming and manipulation as tools for marketing and sharing my work. In fact, I strive to do just the opposite of shining light on these manipulative strategies so that we all can make more conscious choices that are right for ourselves.
● Being an attachment-based practitioner, I strive to embody secure attachment in all of my interactions so that my clients can feel safe and accepted to be themselves and receive the support they need with me. That being said, I am a human being and at times will have imperfect, human moments. I strive to repair these breaks as soon as possible.
● I am open to respectful disagreement and strive to embrace it. So many of the individuals I work with have never gotten the chance to fully express themselves and stand for their beliefs without fear of the personal or societal consequences. In order to learn these new relational tools, we must have a safe space to practice them, and I do my best to hold that space.
● Oftentimes there exists a power differential in many provider-recipient dynamics that can put the recipient in a dependent or victim position. I do not aim to perpetuate that power divide. I believe that we can grow most as practitioners and clients by stepping into a new realm of relationship where we honor one another as whole and complete human beings who both have much to contribute to the relationship.
● Having been a support provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence for much of my career, I will not work with abusers. That being said, I can acknowledge their desire to change and seek to redirect them to a practitioner who would serve as a better fit for them.
A Note About Gender Language:
In my work I seek to work with courageous & everyday human beings. While much of my work has been with cis-women and aimed at dismantling the misogynistic systems of oppression that specifically impact them, I would be honored to also hold space for any cis-men, trans, and nonbinary folks. It is of most importance to me that I honor and respect individuals for who they know themselves to be and am happy to use your preferred pronouns in our interactions. I recognize that gender language is constantly evolving, and I am committed to continue evolving with it so that all people can feel safe in their own skin in the world at large. If you are seeking support from this type of work and would prefer to work with someone specifically addressing your gender identification, I am happy to do my best to work with you to find someone who better fits that.
Sliding Scale Practices
In an effort to make this work accessible for individuals from a variety of economic backgrounds, a sliding scale is utilized to provide different access points for service. I have gratefully adopted this practice from The Sliding Scale: A Tool of Economic Justice (aka The Green Bottle Method) by Worts + Cunning Apothecary and am appreciative of their work to promote accessibility and not fear.
The sliding scale is a tool that allows for a product or service to be obtained at multiple price points based on the circumstances of the purchaser. The sliding scale represents the idea that financial resources, including income, are not and should not be the only determining factor in whether or not someone can access services/care/etc. Service providers and institutions usually offer sliding scale because there is a commitment to serving individuals and/or communities that would otherwise not be able to afford the services.
Tier One (Top of the Scale):
I am comfortably able to meet all of my basic* needs
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own my home or property OR I rent a higher-end property
I own or lease a car
I am employed or do not need to work to meet my needs
I have regular access to health care
I have access to financial savings
I have an expendable** income
I can always buy new items
I can afford an annual vacation or take time off
Tier Two (Middle of the Scale):
I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit attainment of basic needs
I own or lease a car
I am employed
I have access to health care
I might have access to financial savings
I have some expendable income
I am able to buy some new items & I thrift others
I can take a vacation annually or every few years without financial burden
Tier Three (Bottom of the Scale):
I frequently stress about meeting basic needs & don’t always achieve them
I have debt and it sometimes prohibits me from meeting my basic needs
I rent lower-end properties or have unstable housing
I do not have a car and/or have limited access to a car but I am not always able to afford gas
I am unemployed or underemployed
I qualify for government assistance including food stamps & health care
I have no access to savings
I have no or very limited expendable income
I rarely buy new items because I am unable to afford them
I cannot afford a vacation or have the ability to take time off without financial burden
* Basic Needs include food, housing, health care, and transportation.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
There is a limited amount slots for products, services, and classes offered at the middle and lower end of the scale. Please be mindful that if you purchase a price at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket prices, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility. Being honest with yourself and your financial situation when engaging with sliding scale practices grows strong and sustainable communities. It also respects the work of teachers and creators, like myself, you have families to support and rent to pay. Additionally, when I am paid fairly, I am able to invest more time and resources to free and lower cost offerings.
If you are interested in participating in one of my offerings at a sliding scale rate, please reach out to me to discuss availability and further information.
