Who We Are
Why an Authentic Alliance?
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The concept of an authentic alliance has multiple meanings. In therapy you can build a genuine alliance with yourself, one that involves honesty and courage. That might involve answering questions over time like "What do I really feel will make me happiest?" or "What do I know I need to let go of?"
A true alliance with your therapist takes time. Getting in touch with your authentic self helps you go below the surface and into the deeper therapy that promotes change.
For therapists working with a consultant, ​forming an authentic alliance means being able to talk about when you feel stuck, challenged or profoundly touched. This includes sharing when you disagree with each other. Your consultant too builds their authentic connection to you. This may include sharing from their life experiences including their positionality.
Our Mission
"At Authentic Alliance, our purpose is to promote the well-being of our clients by providing an environment where they can explore their identities, navigate challenges, and cultivate resilience. We believe in a client-centered approach, where each individual is unique and deserving of respect and compassion. Our practice aims to be especially welcoming and supportive to the LGBTQIA+ community though we work with individuals of all sexualities and genders. The services we provide are trauma-informed and utilize evidence-based treatments to help clients better understand themselves and make changes towards improving their day to day lives. We commit to anti-racist practices, conduct our care with cultural humility and work to be aware of biases such as heterosexism, cissexism, and ableism. "