Diversity Statement

I would like to begin by respectfully acknowledging that I reside within the traditional territory and ancestral lands of the Tionontati (Petun), Attawandaron (Neutral), Haudenosaunee (Six Nations), and Anishinaabe peoples.

I know I’m White and I know that “whiteness” has been purposefully and systematically elevated through pervasive and persistent racism.

I am dedicated to providing an environment that exhibits respect and appreciation for the race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, physical/mental ability, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and socioeconomic status of all persons. 

Black, Indigenous and people of colour, experience the discrimination that comes from being marginalized as invisible or less than in our society. Their oppression is the way whiteness is elevated. I am committed to creating an atmosphere of openness, trust, and safety where all attitudes, beliefs, values, and behaviours can be freely explored and discussed. I will consciously hold myself accountable to this core value of equality for all.

I embrace providing therapy that affirms the dignity, worth and value of everyone that I work with. Everyone.

On a personal level, I am committed to learning and unlearning in our current climate of social change. Getting it right as a therapist means that I am constantly doing my own work of building greater self-awareness so that I can ensure that I am privileging your experience in the therapy space. 

We all have our unique stories … and I want to hear yours.