The therapeutic relationship is crucial to the experience of therapy, as it builds a strong foundation to encourage growth, trust, and life skills. My goal as a counselor is to help cultivate a safe space to foster a working, collaborative therapeutic relationship with all clients, and work alongside clients to navigate through, and better understand, their unique experiences. I believe multicultural competency to be an important pillar within counseling (and related fields). I appreciate the unique stories every individual has, and would like to better understand how others view the world, as well as how the world impacts them. The process is collaborative! The client plays an important role in their own life, as well as the therapeutic relationship.