I am an older out/open/proud transgender man. I have expertise and extensive experience in serving transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming clients. I prefer to serve my own community members, but do not discriminate against others. I am licensed as a therapist in California and Washington, as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), with 45 years of professional counseling experience. My professional background also includes having worked as a Psychiatric Physician Associate for 43 years, and as a sex educator and sex therapist. Before my career in human medicine and mental health, I worked for 20+ years as a Veterinary Medical Assistant and understand the value of animal companions and of the natural environment in supporting healthy living. I have experience in treating clients who have ADHD, an autism spectrum disorder, chronic pain/chronic illness, and/or end-of-life concerns, sleeping disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and depression.
I believe that you are the expert on your own story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Making the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started. I am looking forward to working with you to find solutions to reach your goals in therapy.
Professional experience
46 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety LGBTQ+ related issues Sleeping disorders Depression Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD)
Additional areas of focus:Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
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Jude is amazing - i have done 10+ years of therapy and he’s been the best therapist I’ve had by far. Extremely grateful
Written on Jun 26, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I'm very grateful to have met Jude and have him in my circle. He has both a breadth of medical knowledge and a familiarity with the Trans community that inspires confidence and a sense of well being. Thank you Jude!
Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
He is very understanding and helpful. Makes me feel listened to and doesn't preach.
Written on Apr 16, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jude has helped out majorly as I am able to express anything that’s on my mind and have an open minded conversation on any topics that may come up in my mind or his.
Written on Mar 28, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
This has changed my life and love my dr who could be better suited for me and my needs ! He has helped tremendously to deal with many things in life and I thank God for the help of this app
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
He's a great therapist, very easy to converse with and get advice on conflicts.
Written on Mar 06, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Excellent person professionally and listens to all my concerns
Written on Feb 08, 2026 after therapy with Jude for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and compassion fatigue
Listens, discerns. Made feel at ease.
Written on Oct 16, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coaching, and adhd
Jude definitely listens and gives thought provoking antidotes for all the issues I throw his way. Jude is a very valuable asset for Betterhelp
Written on Jul 12, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
The best
Written on Jul 11, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Jude was very responsive and had ideas that could put me on the right track. I look forward to more sessions.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
Jude Patton has been helpful and I am
Grateful I was matched up with him as my therapist.
Written on Jun 09, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I've had an excellent experience with Jude.
Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Jude is a very professional and relatable therapist. In the two months I worked with him, I’ve realized a lot about myself and what I want to better about myself. He’s very easy to open up to and provides relevant and diverse examples and stories to help me understand subjects we’ve discussed.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jude is an outgoing therapist. He gives me options on improving emotionally. I still want help with purpose.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 3 weeks on issues concerning grief, and eating disorders
Jude is easy to talk to and relatable. I feel more at ease after our sessions.
Written on Dec 21, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jude is awesome! He is such a lovely person and really good at asking tough but supportive questions. I always feel great after sessions and always look forward to our next session.
Written on Aug 13, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I’ve been learning to cope with ADHD And Jude has been a wonderful resource for me. They are compassionate, insightful, and have been very patient with me as I’m figuring out what does and doesn’t work for me. I feel fortunate to have Jude as my therapist.
Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Jude has been very helpful in my journey- I highly recommend Jude.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fati
I appreciate Jude’s knowledge and approach.
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jude is a compassionate, caring therapist who's been incredibly supportive through my very unique path in life.
As a transgender person it was great to not have to explain myself or educate him as he is also openly trans and his background and knowledge around the subject is extensive.
As I was looking for a therapist, he checked every box and succeeded in giving me the help and tools I needed to navigate through trauma, relationship, transgender, recent and unexpected medical, work and financial hardships.
I always felt safe and comfortable to talk about my thoughts and interests, it was always recieved and reciprocated in a positive way!
I've already recommended people to Jude in the past and I will continue to do so!
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
My son has made enormous improvements with Jude's sessions.
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jude is very supportive and encouraging me in my goal to strengthen my emotional health
Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Jude is a wonderful therapist. I would highly recommend.
Written on Jan 06, 2024 after therapy with Jude for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and coping with life changes
Great first chat! Looking forward to more sessions
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jude is a great person to work with. I have increased my tools and understanding of myself with Jude's help. Highly recommend.
Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Jude for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jude is highly experienced and understands a lot about many daily problems around anxiety and and interacting with people. He is happy to share his wisdom regarding the wide variety of life challenges which greatly increased my awareness of and ability to deal with many of my struggles in just a handful of sessions. He was easy to talk to and very understanding of my needs.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Jude for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
when i was first looking into therapy via video chat i was not totally on board. but Jude has made it incredibly easy and comfortable. instantly i felt confortable with him and able to chat with him openly about my concerns and needs. a postive connection with a counselor is very important to me and having a counciler that i can also relate to as well. He really listens and had good feed back. i definitely highly recommend him. and i look forward to out next session.
Written on Nov 26, 2022 after therapy with Jude for 3 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jude is great. His ability to speak ease into my situation is remarkable and I enjoy hearing his thoughts and insights during our conversations.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Jude for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
With just beginning it's been great.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Jude for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Talks specifically to my issues and gives me resources to help me along my way
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Jude for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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