Arjon Nance (he/him)

My Approach to Helping

I believe that people derive substantive life benefits through healthy relationships that encourage us to become fuller versions of ourselves. A large part of this is done by building trusting relationships where you can be authentic and feel safe enough to be vulnerable. As a clinical social worker, my goal will be to center your story and create a safe space for us to explore your personal growth in our time together. My approach will be through compassionate listening for understanding and attunement to your lived experience. I stay focused on my clients goals, never what I think they should do. Although this will be a collaborative and egalitarian process, your intentions will be centered in our work together.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Having grown up in the forests of rural Oregon, I have found significant healing through a more grounded relationship with nature. I am very interested in exploring our connection to the land as a spiritual practice. This is one of the many reasons that my interests revolve around the outdoors, including kayaking, backpacking, backcountry skiing and mountain biking for example. My favorite thing is to do these activities with my 3 children (admittedly it is not usually their favorite thing!) I believe that all humans need to share our stories. I believe that thriving relationships art an artform and holding each others stories is what brings this art to life. I have many other interests including- -Ultimate- I hope to compete at the great grandmaster level this year! -Board games that encourage social interaction. -Playing guitar. -Making YouTube videos with my kids. -One of my hobbies is collecting hobbies.