Hello, my name is Devon (he/him)

Bio

Lived Experience & Framework

My clinical practice and leadership are deeply rooted in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and social justice frameworks, with the core mission of cultivating joy, deep connection, and resilience for navigating dark times. As a queer, neurodivergent (AuDHD/dyslexic), and disabled trans man, my identity informs my commitment to a healing-centered, relational approach—not one focused on 'fixing' or 'curing.'

My Therapeutic Style

I utilize a systemic, relational, and highly collaborative style, often "thinking out loud" with clients and using visual aids or objects to map out complex experiences. My approach integrates IFS-informed parts work, play-based engagement, a strong somatic focus, and EMDR training, all viewed through a humanistic and psychodynamic lens. I primarily work with adults, and a lot of my people come in carrying a long and complicated diagnostic history — often more questions than answers. In my experience, what gets labeled as one thing is frequently a neurodivergent nervous system doing exactly what it learned to do. The trauma and the neurodivergence are usually deeply braided together: being wired differently in spaces that didn't have room for it leaves a mark. And the ways people cope? They make complete sense once you understand the brain behind them. I find this kind of untangling genuinely exciting, and I think understanding your own wiring is often where healing starts. I'm a strong believer in post-traumatic growth and the deep knowing that lives in each of us. I am non-alarmist and harm-reduction oriented regarding substance use and self-harm, and I am affirming of all relationship and sexual lifestyles (kink, polyamory, sex work, etc.).

Creating an Accessible Space

My practice is intentionally neurodivergent-affirming and recognizes that deep connection happens outside rigid norms. As a neurodivergent therapist, my processing style may involve longer pauses, variable eye contact, or the use of movement and fidgets (like embodied techniques or even floor time) to ensure I am fully present and bringing my most focused insight to the session. My way of showing up differently in the room is an invitation for you to be your authentic self. Creating change is hard. I work to recognize areas of growth and development and to support your ability to connect and communicate with yourself and others.