Clinical Excellence
At Alkira, we provide exceptional care through a culture of continuous learning and rigorous ethical standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in every level of our team:
Proactive Consultation: All our therapists engage in regular peer consultation to mitigate clinical blind spots, ensure ethical accountability, and maintain the highest standards of care.
Expert Supervision: Our clinical interns and provisionally licensed therapists (LP) receive weekly intensive supervision and guidance, often while pursuing advanced certifications in specialized relationship therapies.
Recognized Expertise: Our fully licensed therapists are state-recognized experts in relationship therapy. We are lifelong learners who maintain monthly peer consultations and hold recent certifications in the latest modalities.
Ethical Treatment Practices: Our professionals follow the ethical guidelines of New York State Education Professionals, HIPAA Privacy and Security Compliance Act, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists, and other governing bodies related to individual certifications.
Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
As Marriage and Family Therapists, we are dedicated to providing inclusive, high-quality care. We serve our clients without discrimination based on race, age, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, disability, health status, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship status.
At Alkira, this commitment extends to our professional community. We are dedicated to fostering a team of skilled clinicians from all backgrounds and identities, specifically seeking professionals who embody these values and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to equity in their clinical practice.
Cultural Humility
Our clinical practice is founded on inclusive narrative practices that prioritize social justice and the dismantling of systemic barriers. We are committed to a model of care that values the inherent dignity of all people and is driven by hope, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to humanitarianism.
We pledge our continued support to marginalized communities, committing ourselves to the ongoing work of learning from and advocating for those who are oppressed or vulnerable.
Environmental Commitment
We are dedicated to minimizing our ecological footprint through intentional operational choices:
Digital-First Operations: We utilize HIPAA-compliant electronic record-keeping to minimize paper waste, with a goal of maintaining fully paperless operations.
Collaborative Space: By sharing a single, efficient office suite, we reduce our collective energy consumption and physical impact on the environment.
Maintaining a Secure Environment: From Safe Space to Brave Space
We recognize that “safety” is defined differently by each individual, shaped by lived experiences and societal power dynamics. While we strive to create a secure environment, we invite our clients to join us in a “Brave Space.” As described by Brené Brown, this is an intentional setting where we collectively commit to vulnerability, accountability, and the courage to engage with discomfort in the service of growth.To ensure a restorative environment for everyone, we are committed to the physical and emotional safety of both our clients and our clinicians:
- Weapons Policy: We maintain a strictly weapon-free environment. No weapons of any kind are permitted within our therapy suites or during sessions virtually.
- Emotional Regulation: Our work is centered on deep listening and mutual respect. If at any point a participant—whether client or therapist—does not feel safe enough to proceed, we honor that boundary. In such instances, we may take a break, pivot the focus, or reschedule the session to ensure the therapeutic process remains constructive and secure.