Asheville, NC
Commitment to Inclusion
"All Are Welcome"
Many privileges granted to me have opened doors to developing myself, my professional skills, and my well-being. These privileges were not earned, and these same benefits are denied to other people, frequently on the basis of their history and/or identity. That I have been advantaged while others have been oppressed is profoundly unfair. In response to this unfairness, I open my practice to those who feel the stings and bruises of rejection.
In my practice, I will:
- strive to recognize and understand how systems of oppression have affected you personally
- advocate for your full inclusion in our society when and however appropriate
- continuously strive to understand the strengths and limitations of being a white, male, cis-gendered, heterosexual, able-bodied, American-born, educated person in his thirties, as they relate to our professional work
- work to understand you as a person shaped by your culture, sexuality, gender identity, and life experiences
- educate myself and seek consultation when understanding the differences between us is essential to our work
- ask questions when I do not understand and apologize when I make mistakes
- address you by the name and with the pronoun you prefer