Systems Theory is such an important framework that I like to build my practice off of. Working with youth and young adults, it is important to understand that all systems connected to that individual have an impact to their emotional, mental, and behavioral aspects.

Knowing that I want to work with youth and young adults in or that come from minoritized communities, Critical Race Theory is another framework that I like to build off of in my practice. As a Black Woman that was raised in a minoritized community and faced many struggles, I am in the position to know and provide/advocate for those who were/are in the same position I was in before. Knwoing, understanding, and living in spaces, because of your skin color, don’t allow the same oportunities as others which pushes me to bring the same opportunities that I couldn’t have access to for those who look like me.