Depression

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.  

Anxiety

 Intense, excessive, and persistent worry and fear about everyday situations. Often  associated with muscle tension and avoidance behavior. Stress management techniques and meditation can be helpful. 

Culturally Competent 

 Relates effectively with individuals from various groups and backgrounds. Culturally competent services respond to the unique needs of members of minority populations and are also sensitive to the ways in which people with disabilities experience the world. 

LGBTQIA+

Provides competent care that seeks to promote the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and social well being of sexual and gender minorities so that they can openly and safely explore and affirm their identities.  Celebrating and nurturing these vibrant people, their loved ones and the communities they belong to. 

Trauma Informed 

Recognizes and responds to the signs, symptoms, and risks of trauma to better support the health needs of clients who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress.

Mindfulness

 The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.

Harm Reduction

 Harm reduction supports any steps in the right direction. Meeting the client where they are in regards to motivation and ability to change.  Respecting the client’s decisions both for and against change.  

Sex Positive

People should have space to embody, explore, and learn about their sexuality and gender without judgment or shame. Sex positivity values consent, communication, education that allows people to make informed choices about their bodies, and pleasure. 

Neurodivergent 

Neurodivergent is the term for people whose brains processes, learns, and/or behaves differently from what is considered "typical." Types include Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia

Psychedelic Integration 

  Psychedelic integration refers to taking the gained insights, emotions, or attitudes from your experience, and processing them into desired areas of your life. It is work that moves the insight from the conceptual to the actual. 

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