Our Vision, Mission, & Core Values
Our Vision
At the Art Room, our practice and therapists recognize the significant impact of structural oppression on mental well-being for both the individual and larger collective. We envision a world where mental health care is inclusive, accessible, and affirming of all identities.
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Our Mission
Our mission is to provide high-quality, culturally competent art therapy services that address the diverse needs of our clients. We are committed to maintaining a practice of anti-racism and disability justice, and to providing gender and neurodiversity-affirming care. We strive to create a therapeutic environment that is non-judgmental, shame-free, and conducive to healing and growth.
6 Core Values
Through our commitment to these core values, we aim to create an overarching culture of care that supports the well-being of our clients and our community.
Empowerment
We believe in the power of art and therapy to empower individuals to explore their inner worlds, heal from past traumas, and create positive change in their lives.
Cultural Humility
Competence is a practice in humility. Client work based on the premise that our own liberation is connected to liberation for all: reduced stigma about mental health and therapy, increased access to therapy services, acknowledgement of and advocacy for impact of social injustice on mental wellness.
Self-Awareness
We are committed to ongoing self-reflection to grow understanding of their own lived experiences through a lens of structural oppression (both at points of marginalization and privilege).
Inclusivity
We believe that everyone, regardless of their background, deserves access to quality mental health care. We strive to create a practice that is welcoming and affirming of all identities.
Collaboration
We believe in collaborating with our clients as partners in their healing journey, and in collaborating with other professionals to provide holistic care.
Community Engagement
We are committed to engaging with our community to raise awareness about mental health issues and reduce stigma.