Hey y’all! I’m Devan (he/they),

I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and PhD Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision—and just as importantly, I'm a queer and neurodivergent nerd who knows what it's like to move through systems that weren't built with us in mind.

My clinical work centers on ADHD, Autism, and LGBTQ2SIA+ mental health. Whether you're unpacking late-realized neurodivergence, recovering from years of high-masking burnout, exploring gender or sexuality, or carrying complex trauma or suicidality, you don't have to water yourself down here. I also do a lot of intentional relational work with men and masculine-of-center folx who want to unlearn rigid masculinity norms, build emotional fluency, and connect more honestly in their relationships.

How I Think About Therapy

Humans don't heal in a vacuum—we heal in relationship, in context, and in community. I work from the premise that much of what the mental health field rushes to pathologize as a "disorder" actually started as an intelligent survival strategy in response to systemic oppression, chronic misattunement, or minority stress.

Rather than trying to "fix" you or hand you a one-size-fits-all worksheet, my approach is collaborative, relational, and liberatory. I integrate Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT), Narrative Therapy, EMDR, Trauma-Informed CBT, and somatic and creative practices. In plain language: we look closely at the stories and survival patterns you've had to carry, honor how they protected you, and figure out what you want to author next.

I bring my full self into the room—warmth, directness, a well-timed metaphor, and plenty of room for humor. Therapy deals with heavy things, but it doesn't have to feel cold or clinical. My goal is to walk alongside you as a real human in your corner so you can reconnect with your own wisdom and agency.

Outside the Therapy Room

When I'm not with clients, supervising clinicians, or working on my dissertation (which explores how queer folx engage horror and dark media to construct identity and reclaim the "monster" narrative!), you can usually find me exploring nature and botanical gardens, playing tabletop card games like Magic: The Gathering, sampling independent perfumery, diving into all things spooky, or hanging out with my partner, Bobbi, and our dogs, Snow and Gumbo.

Starting therapy takes real courage, especially if past experiences with healthcare left you feeling unseen. Whenever our paths cross, I'm grateful you considered having me in your corner.