Our Ways of Being
The Philosophy, The Perspective, and The Passion
Land and Labor Acknowledgement
At The Holistic Hive, we honor the land we stand on and the histories it holds.
We acknowledge that our work takes place on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Accohannock Indian Tribe, the Assateague People's Tribe, the Choptico Band of Indians, the Nause-Waiwash Band of Indians, and the Pocomoke Indian Nation—communities who cared for this land long before it was taken from them. We recognize the violence, erasure, and displacement Indigenous Peoples have endured and continue to face. With gratitude, humility, and grief, we pay respect to the land itself and to the Elders, past and present, who have carried its stories and spirit through generations.
We also acknowledge that the history of this region—and this nation—is intertwined with the enslavement and exploitation of African and Caribbean peoples. The wealth and growth of this country were built on the forced labor and suffering of Black and Brown bodies whose contributions were stolen, ignored, and unrecognized.
We honor the descendants of those who endured slavery, colonization, and systemic oppression—from the transatlantic slave trade and Jim Crow to present-day racial inequities that continue to shape our collective reality. The echoes of that violence still resonate, and our responsibility is to name it, confront it, and work toward healing and justice in all that we do.
Our commitment to trauma-informed, community-based care begins with this truth. Healing requires remembrance, accountability, and collective care—values that guide every part of our work within the hive.
How We Practice
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
We believe healing begins with connection—within ourselves, with each other, and with the world around us. Everything we do is guided by a commitment to community, purpose, and collective care.
Our Mission
To build connection and community through a purpose-driven, inclusive, and anti-oppressive approach to mental health. We center every service in compassion, cultural humility, and the belief that healing happens together.
Our Vision
A thriving, interconnected community where holistic mental health care uplifts individuals, strengthens families, and contributes to the collective good.
Our Tagline
Nature-Based. Purpose-Driven. For the Collective Good.
Core Values:
Solidarity
We rise together. We honor those who came before us, celebrate each other’s wins, and value honest feedback that helps us grow.
Sustainability
We practice what we teach. Our team prioritizes mental, emotional, and physical well-being so we can care for others with integrity. Healing work starts from within.
Safety
We create spaces where every identity and experience is respected. Trauma work begins only when you are ready, resourced, and supported.
Power Sharing
We center marginalized voices and follow their lead. Our services are grounded in evidence-based practices and continual learning.
Intersectionality
We honor how identity shapes experience. We recognize privilege, name oppression, and hold space for every story with respect and humility.
Self-Determination
Your path is yours. We empower choice, autonomy, and authentic living—never coercion, never control.
Transparency
We lead with honesty and clarity. Our training, credentials, and methods are always open to you because trust is built through truth.
Trust
We earn trust through consistency, accountability, and respect. Our commitment is to empower, not direct, your healing journey.