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.