Our Therapists

Children & Adolescents

Luke has focused much of his work on helping kids grow in confidence, character, and creativity using a child-centered approach to therapy. He incorporates a mixture of play therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused CBT to help kids explore their feelings in a safe and judgement free space. Navigating life’s hurdles can be hard for kids of all ages. At Sunstone Family Therapy, Luke help’s kids learn to recognize, identify, and control their emotions so that their emotions don’t control them.

Families

Change can be difficult for children and adolescents. Adjusting to new circumstances, routines, and relationships can bring about intense emotions and challenging behaviors. These stressors often lead to a pattern of negative interactions and power struggles which can leave parents feeling frustrated, powerless, and even embarrassed. This is not the life that any parent envisioned for their child or teen, yet it can feel impossible to make any real change. With help, though, families can break this cycle. Parents and children can repair past rifts and develop new, positive opportunities for connection. Luke specialize in helping caregivers, children, and adolescents tune into each other and change negative patterns by focusing on building trust, connection, empathy, and resilience, while addressing harmful behaviors and developing valuable skills.

Whether your child or teen is struggling to process a scary experience, family challenges, peer relationships, school struggles, or more, Luke can help decrease power struggles and increase positive interactions. Luke provides a free 20-minute consultation and is currently offering in-person sessions.

Background & Education

Luke earned his B.S. in Criminology from Portland State University, with honors, and began his career working with kids in the juvenile justice system. It was in that role that he realized the great need for mental heal services for kids struggling with trauma. From there, Luke relocated his family to Seattle, earning his Masters of Education (MEd) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Seattle University. Since then, he has devoted his career to helping children and families navigate life’s hurdles.