Vision & Values
The Vision
Lykke (loo-kuh) is a Scandinavian word for happiness. Sibling to the concept of hygge (hyoo-guh), which is the pursuit of comfort and coziness, lykke is the pursuit of what makes us feel most content. It’s based on six principles that I’ve embodied as the guiding posts for Lykke Counseling & Wellness:
1) Togetherness
It’s not a secret that in general, we as a society feel more lonesome, isolated, and alone than ever before. In my practice, I aim to help my clients foster a sense of togetherness—with me in our sessions, but more importantly, out in the world, in the ways that you choose, with the people and communities that help you feel most fulfilled, accepted, and connected.
2) Money (Investment)
What’s money got to do with it? Money is one of many ways to pursue that which helps us feel most fulfilled. Therapy, like many other experiences in life, is an investment that you make with your time, energy, money, and insight. Instead of encouraging the pursuit of material goods that fill a void for a few moments of time, I aim to create an experience that gives you the biggest return on your investments—on your money, yes, but also on the energy, time, and vision you’ve poured into making your most ideal life a reality.
3) Health
Health looks different for everyone, and everyone deserves to pursue health in a way that is most suitable for them. This is why I’ve worked hard to create a space that allows you, my client, to be the lead on where you want our work to go. It’s important to me that you feel capable of working from a place of self-determination, toward a definition of health (or happiness, or fulfillment, or whatever) in the way that fits your goals and your needs—not mine.
4) Freedom
I believe in creating a space where my clients have the freedom to choose who, where, when, how, and how often they work with someone on their mental and emotional well being. I aim to operate a practice where your freedom to choose is honored, always.
5) Trust
I aim to build trust through authenticity, transparency, and action. If trust is damaged in our relationship because of something I’ve said or done, I aim to make reparations and take action to restore trust. I also aim to build trust by establishing and holding firm to healthy boundaries in our professional relationship.
6) Kindness
I aim to be a champion of change through all of the above, which I strive give to my clients from a space of abundance and kindness.
My Values
My values as a mental health professional include the following:
Above all else, doing no harm
Working in the best interests of my clients
Advocacy and support at any and all levels possible
Adherence to the ethical and legal requirements of my profession
I operate from a stance of:
Inclusion
Anti-racism
Anti-bigotry
Anti-ableism
Anti-oppression
Anti-diet culture
Feminist principles
LGBTQIA2S+ affirmation
Body positivity and acceptance
Honoring the dignity, identities, and self-determination of the people who work with me
“We don't have to be perfect, just engaged and committed to aligning values with actions.”
— Brene Brown