“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us”
- Gandalf
I acknowledge I am practicing on the traditional land of the first people of Seattle, the Duwamish, Suquamish, and Coastal Salish people past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. In this acknowledgement, I name my own positionality as a white settler on unceded territory after the breaking of the Treaty of Point Elliott in 1855. In recognition of this positionality, I pay monthly Real Rent Duwamish.
About me
I’m a white man with a complex and expansive relationship to gender and sexuality. Curiosity, compassion, humor, and openness are guiding values for me in how I show up as a therapist.
I’m a geek. I love stories in all forms, from movies and video games to books and board games. I also enjoy walking, parks, trees, camping, and singing. I enjoy hearing about your special interests and often weave them into therapy when it feels right.
I genuinely love working with people from a wide range of identities and backgrounds - variety is one of my favorite things about my work. To be honest, I struggle with the emphasis in my field to specialize in specific identities because of this. I see each person as having a unique constellation of experiences, identities, and strengths, and I value getting to know what makes you you. I do have particular experience working with people who identify as neurodivergent, queer, kinky, pagan, witch, or polyamorous, but this is by no means exclusive.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (license SWI.LW.70129669). As part of my ongoing learning and growth, I engage in continued training and consultation.
Experience and Trainings
I received my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Washington. Following graduation, I worked in a community mental health setting, providing therapy to adults across a wide range of backgrounds and identities. After that, I began my private practice.
My post-graduate training includes:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 & 2
EMDR Basic Training (currently in)
IFS with Neurodivergent Clients
Becoming a Neurodivergent-Affirming Clinician
Professional Ecotherapy Program, Level 1
Motivational Interviewing
