Diversity & Inclusion

It is a deep value of DBT Center of Tacoma to increase diversity, including increasing diversity among providers doing the sacred work of behavioral healthcare, and to increase culturally-responsive services available to clients who have historically not been well-served by mental health practitioners and treatments.  All clinicians at DBT Center of Tacoma attend ongoing trainings in cultural competency and cultural humility.

Humility, Collaboration, and Life-long Learning

We believe consultation with other clinicians is critical to our work, and seek counsel from one another and outside the clinic.  We cultivate awareness of our professional and cultural lenses and biases, and continuously seek to partner with our clients, with openness and curiosity and a mission to really hear each individual’s unique experiences and perspective.

Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression

Black Lives Matter. Though each of us comes from a unique background and holds different identities, we acknowledge the inherent power that comes from our advanced degree and professional role. We acknowledge that we hold personal identities that provide un-earned privilege and power. We acknowledge the structural oppression that impacts BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals and their mental health, and we seek to support clients in navigating the reality of racism, transphobia, homophobia, and other oppressive forces. We each do our own work, personally and professionally, to pursue ongoing learning and to deconstruct systems of oppression. You are encouraged to ask your clinician about their specific practices and commitments.