Licensed to practice in Washington and accepts 11 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 4 more.
(he/him)
New to Grow
Have you ever sat across from a therapist and had to explain yourself before you could even get to what's actually going on — your relationship structure, your gender, your community? Have you left sessions feeling more tired from the education than the therapy? I'm a Seattle-based psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience, and I built my practice so that doesn't happen here. I work with adults across the lifespan, and I'm especially passionate about supporting people in the queer, LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, ethically non-monogamous, and kink communities. You won't need to explain the basics — we can go straight to what matters. As an essential service to the transgender / gender expansive community I also write secondary letters for gender-affirming surgeries. My approach is grounded in Person-Centered Therapy: unconditional positive regard, in a space that's affirming, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. My style is laid-back but engaged — I'm not a blank wall. Therapy works best when it feels like a real relationship, built on trust, respect, and genuine care. Whether you're facing anxiety, navigating a life transition, exploring your identity, or just looking for a space to feel truly heard — you're not alone, and we can figure out what healing looks like for you.
Your first session with me is a chance for us to get to know each other — no pressure, no clinical distance, just a real conversation. We'll start with the practical stuff: I'll answer any questions about how I work, walk through confidentiality, and make sure the logistics (insurance, scheduling, what online sessions look like) feel clear before we dive into anything else. From there, it's your space to talk. I'll ask what's bringing you to therapy right now — overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for a change — and I want to hear it in your own words, without you having to explain or justify who you are first. If you're part of the LGBTQIA+, queer, polyamorous, non-monogamous, or kink communities, you won't need to educate me on the basics; we go straight to what matters to you. This first session is less about running through a checklist and more about building trust and seeing if we're a good fit. You'll walk away with a clear sense of how I work, what ongoing sessions would feel like, and next steps at whatever pace feels right for you.
Queer, kinky, poly, ENM, trans — these aren't boxes that I check. They're communities that I know deeply, both personally and through over a decade of clinical work. If you've wondered whether a therapist will truly get your life without judgment or unsolicited education, you won't have to explain yourself here. I bring more than clinical training to this work — I bring lived experience and genuine curiosity. Whether it's anxiety, depression, identity, or relationship dynamics, I offer a space where you can show up fully as yourself and be met with real understanding instead of a crash course. Therapy isn't about fixing you — it's about supporting you in becoming more fully yourself.
• Adults across the lifespan — from young adults to elders • LGBTQIA+, queer, and gender-diverse individuals • People in polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous relationships • Kink and sex-positive community members • Clients navigating identity exploration or a major life transition • Anyone who wants a therapist who already understands their world, not one they have to educate from scratch • Clients who value a real, collaborative relationship over clinical distance and are looking for consistency and trust over time
In my practice, person-centered therapy means you're the expert on your own life — not me. I show up as a real person rather than a distant clinical presence, building the relationship on trust, respect, and genuine care instead of a rigid script. That means leading with empathy and unconditional positive regard: no judgment, no unsolicited education about who you are, and no pressure to fit your story into a preset framework. Sessions follow what's most alive for you in the moment rather than a checklist of goals I've decided on in advance. You'll walk away with a therapeutic relationship where you can drop the armor of explaining yourself, practical tools for the anxiety, depression, or transition you came in with, and a stronger sense of your own voice in a space built for it — not just this hour, but going forward.