I am an older out/open/proud transgender man. I have expertise and extensive experience in serving transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients. I prefer to serve my own community members but do not discriminate toward others. I am licensed as a therapist in Washington state, as both a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), with 43 years of professional counseling experience. My professional background also includes having worked as a Psychiatric Physician Associate for 41 years. Before my career in human medicine and mental health, I worked for 20+ years as a Veterinary Medical Assistant and understand the value of animal companions and of the natural environment in supporting healthy living. I have experience in treating clients who have ADHD, an autism spectrum disorder, chronic pain/chronic illness and/or end-of-life concerns, sleeping disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
I believe that you are the expert on your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Making the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I am looking forward to working with you to find solutions to reach your goals in therapy.
Additional areas of focus: Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT LMFT140542
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Jude is awesome! He is such a lovely person and really good at asking tough but supportive questions. I always feel great after sessions and always look forward to our next session.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve been learning to cope with ADHD And Jude has been a wonderful resource for me. They are compassionate, insightful, and have been very patient with me as I’m figuring out what does and doesn’t work for me. I feel fortunate to have Jude as my therapist.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Jude has been very helpful in my journey- I highly recommend Jude.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fati
I appreciate Jude’s knowledge and approach.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jude is a compassionate, caring therapist who's been incredibly supportive through my very unique path in life.
As a transgender person it was great to not have to explain myself or educate him as he is also openly trans and his background and knowledge around the subject is extensive.
As I was looking for a therapist, he checked every box and succeeded in giving me the help and tools I needed to navigate through trauma, relationship, transgender, recent and unexpected medical, work and financial hardships.
I always felt safe and comfortable to talk about my thoughts and interests, it was always recieved and reciprocated in a positive way!
I've already recommended people to Jude in the past and I will continue to do so!
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My son has made enormous improvements with Jude's sessions.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes