Jude Patton, LMFT

Jude Patton is an older, out, open, and proud transgender man who brings decades of clinical experience to his practice. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) authorized to practice in California and Washington, and he has spent many years supporting transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients while also working with people from other communities. Jude emphasizes an affirming, strengths-based approach that centers each person as the expert on their own life.

Across a long career he has combined roles in mental health and medicine, including more than four decades as a Psychiatric Physician Associate and work as a sex educator and sex therapist. Earlier in his professional life he spent over 20 years as a Veterinary Medical Assistant, a background that informs his appreciation for animal companions and nature as sources of wellbeing. Jude draws on this broad experience when helping people facing stress, anxiety, sleeping difficulties, depression, ADHD, chronic pain or illness, autism spectrum concerns, end-of-life and hospice questions, and other complex life challenges.

He approaches therapy with respect for clients personal strengths and goals, offering collaborative, solution-focused work aimed at practical steps and meaningful change. Jude welcomes those ready to begin the process and supports each person in moving toward the outcomes they hope to achieve.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes respect for the client's perspective and focuses on building a trusting, nonjudgmental relationship. In practice this means sessions center on what matters most to the person, helping with issues such as identity concerns, relationship stress, and emotional regulation by drawing out personal strengths and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, and stress by teaching actionable skills to manage symptoms and test new ways of coping.

Jude approaches selection of methods as a collaborative process. He works with each person to determine which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time so the work remains relevant and effective. Licensed professionals tailor interventions based on what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy with Jude is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or while traveling, and choose the format that best supports progress toward therapy goals.