Identities
Queer, white, cisgender male (he/him)
Community & Lived Experience
Outside the therapy room, I’m someone who finds meaning, joy, and connection in a wide range of creative and community spaces. I’m a “recovering” theater kid who still loves the arts, even if I’m not on stage much these days. Improv, stand‑up, and poetry keep me connected to that expressive part of myself, and I make an effort to attend concerts and live performances.
I’m also rooted in Seattle’s queer, sex‑positive, ethical non-monogamy/polyamory, and dance‑music communities. These are spaces that center consent, connection, and self‑expression, and they’ve shaped my sense of belonging, intimacy, and relationship. Because they’re part of my world, I understand the culture, values, and relational norms that often show up within these communities.
I have a nerdy, inner‑child side too—I love anime, board games, and anything that reconnects me with imagination and wonder. I’m also someone who learns for pleasure. I’m often listening to podcasts, reading, or diving into rabbit holes about psychology, sociology, and culture. I’m drawn to understanding how systems shape people’s lives, and that lens naturally shows up in how I think about pop culture, politics, and the world around us.
Although my lived experience informs how I show up, I uphold clear professional boundaries and draw on my experience for increased attunement—not self‑disclosure—so the work stays centered on my clients' needs and growth. I share about myself here so you can get a genuine sense of my values, communities, and perspectives that shape my approach.
How I Show Up as a Therapist
All of these communities and identities shape how I practice. I’m relational, empathic, culturally aware, and grounded in my own lived experience. I’m committed to being an active partner in the work: collaborative, attuned, and willing to challenge with care. I don’t sit back and simply reflect; I show up with you, stay in the process, and build a real therapeutic relationship over time.
If you’re someone who moves between worlds, holds multiple identities, or wants a therapist who understands alternative communities from the inside, my hope is that you’ll feel at home with me.
Where I’m From
Hamilton, Montana
Seattle resident since 2017
Education
Bachelors in Social Work (BSW), New York University
Minor in Child & Adolescent Mental Health Studies
Masters in Social Work (MSW), University of Washington
Licensed as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (LSWAIC) in Washington State
Credential: SC61082906
Clinical Experience
Over 10 years of social work experience across hospitals, homeless youth shelters, schools, sexual health education, public health, crisis intervention for youth and families, and community mental health. I’ve been in private practice since 2023.
Why I’m a Therapist
Because I know firsthand the healing power of relationships. Through my clinical work and my own personal therapy, I’ve witnessed how transformative it can be to be seen and understood by another person. I don’t ask clients to explore anything I’m not also willing to examine in myself. I bring an intimate and deep respect for the brave vulnerability that healing requires.