Luke Dean

In so many of my sessions, loneliness sits underneath what initially brings someone to therapy. This feeling of isolation is, ironically, often shared among those looking for help and support in therapy. They feel stuck.

I specialize in working with men, women, and couples in those stuck places. Our sessions offer a non-judgmental space where we can explore themes of meaning, purpose, and joy within depression, anxiety, and the vague but ever-present feeling that “I am not okay.”

One of my core values is authenticity: being real with yourself. Not to judge yourself, not to improve yourself, but to learn to be at peace, which comes through gratitude and joy.

I tell all my clients that the best expert on who they are and what they are feeling is themselves. My job is to sit with you in spaces of dark and light, reflect on what I see, and collaborate with you to uncover what is true and good within you.

Outside of therapy, you will find me fighting for joy, too. Whether that is spending time with my family, pretending to be a wizard with my friends in Dungeons & Dragons, or being silly on stage with an improv group, I am on the same journey we all are, just here trying to make meaning out of a chaotic world.

So, if you are struggling within your relationships, wanting to redefine what masculinity means for you, dealing with spiritual trauma, or simply feeling alone, then stop on by. Together, you can learn to take small risks toward something better.

While queer and sober communities are at the heart of QST, you don't have to fit into any particular box to belong here. We welcome people across identities and relationships with substances, whether you're sober, sober-curious, practicing harm reduction, questioning your use, or substances aren't part of what brings you to therapy at all.

What connects our work is a belief that quality therapy should help you understand yourself more deeply, feel more connected to the people and life around you, and have a space where all of who you are is welcome.