Dr. LaFleur recognizes the disparities experienced by Black, Indigenous, and people of color; people with disabilities; people with certain medical or mental health challenges, conditions, or diagnoses; neurodivergent people; LGBTQ+; women and girls; religious and non-religious minorities; immigrants and refugees; and others. She understands intersectionality creates unique experiences for individuals and groups. 

She strives to:

• Demonstrate humility 
• Be affirming
• Promote body equality/diversity 
• Promote sex-positivity 
• Address her personal biases as well as individual, organizational, and systemic discrimination
• Continually develop cultural awareness to minimize the burden of those experiencing discrimination being expected to educate others
• Recognize when to create space and listen, when to ask questions, and when problem-solving is being sought
• Minimize power differentials, engage collaboratively, elicit and accept feedback, proactively apologize for her mistakes, and view consent as an ongoing process throughout the therapeutic relationship
• Acknowledge the biases in clinical research and modify evidence-based interventions when important for cultural compatibility  
• View cultural responsivity as a meaningful and rewarding process that requires continual effort, a growth mindset, and acceptance of personal discomfort

Dr. LaFleur’s research background centers on cultural and linguistic competence and person- and family-centered care.