Core Values & Commitments at Forward Healing Therapy
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Dignity & Social Justice
We honor the inherent worth and agency of all individuals while actively working to address systemic barriers to mental health care. Our commitment includes:
Providing sliding-scale fees and victims' compensation funding options
Connecting clients with culturally aligned community resources
Creating a psychologically safe environment, free from discrimination based on race, gender identity, class, ability, body size, or sexual orientation
Actively opposing systems of oppression that create trauma and inequality
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Collaborative Healing Partnership
We believe therapy is most effective when clients are equal partners in their healing journey. Our approach includes:
Empowering clients as active participants in their therapeutic process
Maintaining transparent dialogue about treatment approaches and progress
Regularly seeking and incorporating client feedback
Using evidence-based practices tailored to individual needs
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Professional Excellence & Sustainability
We maintain high ethical standards while supporting the wellbeing of our therapeutic team. This means:
Upholding personal and professional boundaries
Engaging in continuous professional development and learning
Supporting our therapists through fair compensation and work-life balance
Fostering a supportive professional community