Hi,,
I’m doug.
Throughout a winding path of jobs and adventures, I have always found myself drawn to the experiences of people I encountered along the way.
I have always been a curious and introspective person. This is part of what drew me the small liberal arts college of St. Mary’s College of California. My undergraduate degree was in Biology and I found the history of scientific thought fascinating. I was fortunate that the liberal arts education allowed me to ask broader questions of myself and the world. I minored in Theology and Religious Studies where I enjoyed learning about how people of all different faiths and spiritualities made sense of the world. Athletics have also been a formative part of my life. I spent many years playing and coaching soccer at the elite level. Soccer has been a place of connection, competence and personal growth for myself and the athletes I continue to coach. Through these experiences, I developed an interest in the way athletes build their identity and worlds around their sport. Therapy feels like a fusion of these different realms that continue to intrigue me, allowing me to explore questions of meaning and identity from a scientific neurobiological lens with my clients.
I graduated with a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the Seattle School in 2020 and practice as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC.LH.61424860). Prior to starting my private practice, I spent three years working at Atlantic Street Center with adults, adolescents, children and families. I have completed trainings in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I am currently completing my certification as a PACT Level One Couples Therapist. I also act as a consultant for ongoing research and curriculum development related to mental health access for athletes. I have a wide range of experience and interests; notably I enjoy working with young adults and athletes around identity development, those learning to manage ADHD, anxiety and/or depression, and people struggling with self harm and suicidal thoughts.