Relational

“There’s always a stereotype that Black people do not show up on time. So, in the midst of code switching, I’m always trying to get there early or exactly on time.” (Nova)

Advantage

“I’ve really got no good reason to not trust a counselor… I’m really basing a lot of [trust] just on their credentials… you got to have some trust in people, especially professionals.” (Adam)

Property

“I went and there might have been one other person of color… the times I did go, it was mostly White people.” (Amy)

Power

“[Unlike other counselors] I’ve never had to ask myself, ‘What does she mean by that?’” (Nova)

Individualism

“A lot of what I was seeing her for was how to talk about my needs… how to let them know what I want out of our relationship.” (Adam)