Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
The Phoenix Rising Center aspires to be a safe and inclusive environment. Our organization was established to bridge the gap in care for historically marginalized communities, including People of Color, Queer, Transgender, Nonbinary, Neurodivergent, and Disabled communities, individuals living with chronic pain, and members of other historically excluded groups.
Our Vision
To be a nationally based, anti-racist, and activist-based mental health company operating from a multiracial perspective that values diversity as a strength, affirms intersectionality, and addresses issues of power, privilege, and oppression throughout the treatment process.
Our vision is to create The Phoenix Rising Centers, a network of localized centers across the United States where individuals can access authentic healing, high-quality therapy services, and whole-person, whole-family, whole-community support. These centers will offer various support levels, including Supportive Outpatient Programs (SOP), Day Programs, and Supportive Residential Programs (SRP). We aim to provide a centralized space for the therapeutic needs of People of Color, QTPoC, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Neurodivergent and Disabled communities, and individuals living with chronic pain.
Beyond traditional talk therapy, our Phoenix Rising Centers will incorporate myriad holistic approaches, including bodywork, rites of passage, nature-based healing, organic nutritional support, gardening, herbalism, child-care, parent coaching and support, and community building to address intergenerational trauma and prevent its transmission.
In addition to our clinical and holistic healing services, we value working on the macro/political/community level with legislative initiatives designed to address the needs of our communities, reducing the stigma of mental health and creating more overall access points to health and wellbeing within our society.
These centers will be community-driven and led by mental health professionals, nurse practitioners, local organizers & activists, massage therapists, acupuncturists, meditation instructors, and other body-mind healers and practitioners.
Our Values
Authentic Connection
At Phoenix Rising Centers, we place a strong emphasis on fostering genuine, two-way connections with our clients, departing from the conventional one-way observation model. Our approach is grounded in humility, reflecting a deep appreciation for the pivotal role of the relational field in the context of therapy.
Social Justice Commitment
Our unwavering commitment to social justice is the cornerstone of Phoenix Rising Centers. We wholeheartedly embrace an antiracist, womanist, intersectional, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and holistic perspective. We engage in critical analysis, acknowledging how privilege and oppression-based culture influence both our lives and those of our clients. We're acutely aware of the indispensable roles played by race, culture, and identity in shaping our therapeutic approach.
Inclusivity and Diversity
Inclusivity and diversity stand as core values at Phoenix Rising Centers. We celebrate the intricacies of our system(s) and recognize the strength that diversity brings. Our commitment to intersectionality is integral, as we address issues surrounding power, privilege, and oppression in our therapeutic approach, ultimately benefiting the lives of our not only clients, but our community as a whole.