About Jason
I didn’t take a straight path into this work.
I started out in engineering, which is probably why part of me still likes structure, systems, and figuring out how things fit together. Somewhere along the way, though, I realized I was less interested in building bridges and roads than I was in helping people build lives that felt more honest, connected, and meaningful.
So that’s what I do now.
Over the years, I’ve worked in churches, schools, counseling centers, and private practice. Each place taught me something about people, relationships, suffering, hope, and the complicated ways we become ourselves. Those experiences still shape how I show up as a therapist, coach, writer, teacher, and consultant.
What I Believe
More than anything, I believe our stories matter.
Not because they are fixed, but because they shape how we interpret the world, how we see ourselves, and what we imagine is possible. Most of us are carrying around stories that are too small, too harsh, too simple, or too outdated for the lives we’re actually living. Part of the work is learning how to tell a truer, more spacious story.
I also believe people are complex, not broken.
We are all good at some things, kind of good at some others, and in need of help with the rest. That’s not failure. That’s being human. We grow in relationship, through honest reflection, and with the kind of support that helps us tell the truth without drowning in it.
How I Approach the Work
My approach is thoughtful, direct, and grounded.
Life is rarely as simple as we want it to be, but it’s also not infinitely mysterious. Usually, it’s a matter of slowing down, looking more carefully, and paying attention to the pieces we’ve ignored, minimized, or misunderstood. In therapy, that often means teasing apart the stories you’ve been living and seeing whether they still fit. In coaching, it often means clarifying what matters, what comes next, and how to move toward it with more intention.
I’m a therapist, coach, writer, and author, but titles only tell part of the story.
At the end of the day, I’m someone who cares deeply about helping people live fuller, more connected, more meaningful lives. I’m not especially interested in performance, polish, or pretending. I’m interested in honesty, growth, good questions, and the kind of work that actually changes something.
If that sounds like your kind of conversation, you’re in the right place.