Jude Patton

Jude Patton is an older, out, open, and proud transgender man who brings 43 years of professional counseling experience to his work. He has deep experience serving transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people and prefers to work with members of his own community while remaining open to clients from all backgrounds.

He is licensed to practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Washington, and he also holds Washington licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. His clinical background includes 41 years working as a Psychiatric Physician Associate and more than 20 years as a Veterinary Medical Assistant, which informs his appreciation for animal companions and the natural environment as supports for well-being.

Jude treats a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and trauma-related difficulties such as PTSD. He also has experience helping people who are on the autism spectrum, living with chronic pain or chronic illness, or facing end-of-life issues.

Jude approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and that they already possess strengths to help them overcome challenges. He recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and looks forward to collaborating with clients to identify practical solutions and reach their goals.