Jude Patton, LMFT

Jude Patton is an older out, open, and proud transgender man who brings decades of clinical experience to his work with transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients. He has extensive experience serving members of his own community while remaining open to working with people from all backgrounds. Jude is licensed as a therapist in California and Washington and holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, reflecting his training in family systems and relationship-focused care.

Before and alongside his work in mental health, Jude spent more than four decades practicing as a Psychiatric Physician Associate and has also worked as a sex educator and sex therapist. Earlier in his career he spent over 20 years as a veterinary medical assistant, which informs his appreciation for animal companions and the role of the natural environment in supporting wellbeing. Across his professional roles he has developed particular expertise in addressing ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, chronic pain and illness, end-of-life concerns, sleep disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.

Jude approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and that individuals bring strengths that can help them meet life’s challenges. He acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to partner with clients to identify practical solutions and reach therapeutic goals.