At The Cozy Corner Counseling, our values aren’t just words—they shape every conversation, every session, and every decision. This page is here to share the heart behind our work and what you can expect when you choose to walk through our (virtual or physical) door.
Welcome
Our Mission
At The Cozy Corner Counseling, our mission is to provide a warm, inclusive, and judgment-free space where healing feels both approachable and empowering. We believe that therapy should feel like a conversation, not a clinical checklist—and that meaningful growth starts with a genuine human connection.
We’re here to walk beside you, not in front of you—offering encouragement, tools, and creative support as you navigate life’s ups and downs. Whether through talk therapy, expressive arts, or mindfulness practices, every session is tailored to you—because no two healing journeys are alike. Our practice also recognizes that mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it's shaped by identity, culture, and systemic influences. We strive to hold space for all of you.
our core values
Authenticity – We honor who you are and encourage you to show up just as you are, without masks or pretense.
Compassion – Your story matters. We meet you with empathy, kindness, and a deep respect for your lived experience.
Creativity – Healing isn’t always linear or verbal. We embrace expressive, hands-on approaches that resonate with your unique way of being.
Empowerment – We believe you already carry strength within you. Therapy is about uncovering it together.
Safety – Emotional and psychological safety are at the heart of our work. We strive to make every interaction feel comforting, grounded, and safe.
our commitments
Affirming Care – We honor and celebrate all identities, including race, gender, sexuality, body size, neurotype, and ability. You don’t have to shrink or explain who you are here.
Trauma-Informed Practice – We center your safety and autonomy, allowing the pace of therapy to be guided by your readiness. Consent, choice, and emotional safety come first.
Cultural Humility – We engage in ongoing learning and self-reflection to better understand the impact of culture, systemic oppression, and privilege in the therapy space.
Accessible Support – We strive to reduce barriers to care by offering virtual sessions, flexible scheduling, and a warm approach that meets you where you are.
Collaborative Process – Therapy is a partnership. Your voice, goals, and lived experience guide the work—we’re here to support, not to direct or diagnose without context.
What our values look like in session
Empowerment in Action – We invite you to lead the way in sessions. Whether it’s setting the agenda or deciding the pace, your voice comes first.
Creative Exploration – Therapy might include more than just talking—like journaling, art, games, or visual tools—especially when words are hard to find.
Gentle Pacing – Trauma-informed care means we never push before you're ready. We respect your boundaries and honor the pace that feels safe.
Inclusive Language – We use affirming, non-pathologizing language and remain mindful of the unique experiences tied to your identity and background.
Personalized Space – Sessions are tailored to your preferences—whether that means starting with grounding, having space for silence, or just being real about a hard week.
Our Commitment to Social Justice & Inclusion
All Are Welcome – We stand firmly in support of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, immigrant, and all historically marginalized communities.
Practice with Purpose – We acknowledge that mental health is deeply influenced by systems of oppression. Our work is rooted in anti-oppressive, affirming care.
Continual Learning – We actively seek out trainings, consult with peers, and reflect on our own biases to keep evolving and doing better for those we serve.
No Tolerance for Harm – We reject racism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and any form of discrimination—in our space and in the work we do
A Note from Our Heart to Yours
If these words resonate with you, we welcome you with open arms. Whether you’re ready to dive in or just exploring what support could look like, we’re here to hold space for your healing journey.
You deserve care that feels like a soft landing. Let’s begin whenever you’re ready.