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About Mark
"For as long as I can remember I’ve been drawn to deep conversation, books, and wild places. As a therapist with Jungian roots, I have enormous gratitude for a psychology that supports both our inner and outer worlds."
"For as long as I can remember I’ve been drawn to deep conversation, books, and wild places. As a therapist with Jungian roots, I have enormous gratitude for a psychology that supports both our inner and outer worlds."
Hello, I’m Mark. I’m a former independent bookstore owner turned Therapist and Jungian Soul Guide.
Before encountering Jung’s work, figuring out how to show up in life in a way where I could access all parts of me, wasn’t easy. Trying to meet cultural norms and expectations while being myself always felt like a big stretch (and involved a lot of compromising).
But for my first career, I did follow my passion for reading and adventure and opened a bookstore. Later, after many rewarding years as a bookseller, a subtle realization surfaced—a deeper aspect of myself wanted to emerge.
In a mid-life journey, I went on a physical and spiritual fast in the wilderness. What unfolded opened my eyes to a new way of looking at life. The wilderness offered not only a test of endurance but also a deeper soul connection that resonated within the depth of my being.
That life-changing experience became a catalyst for more change. Following the wilderness experience, I immersed myself in an intensive three-year journey of Jungian studies: pursuing a drive to understand the complexities of the human psyche, working with the unconscious, and exploring the mysteries of the deep self.
I’ve spent much of my life navigating between dualities of inner and outer seeking – physical and mental pursuits. These travels and travails have included everything from commercial fishing in Alaska, playing over-50 ice hockey, vision questing, fly-fishing, avid-reading, summiting mountains with fathers and sons, and raising two beautiful young men with my beloved wife.
I became a Jungian Therapist because I understand what it's like to not fit into any particular mold - and yet still know there is a place for you. It can be unsettling to feel like your path is outside-the-norm, yet it can also be the best thing that ever happened to you.
It is such a hard-won truth to discover that we can either let life’s norms tell us what to do or tap into our soul and let our own inner knowing lead to an outer being. I know from experience that life is better when we live it in partnership with our soul.
As a therapist, mentor, and guide, I don't have the answers to your life but I do have a lot of faith in the mysteries of life and a knack for allying myself with the story that wants to emerge.
Whether you’re ready to discover your story, or just want to learn more, reach out. Let’s start a conversation.
Formal Credentials / Certifications
- M.A. Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Registered Therapist
- Certified Brain Spotting Therapist
- CCTP, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, International Association of Trauma Practitioners
- Dream-tending and Projective Dream Group Work
- Psychodrama Training
- Community Mentor at AIM House, for young adults In transition
- Board Member, Depth Psychology Alliance
- Animas Valley Institute Trainings
- School of Lost Borders Training
- Rites of Passage Trainings in Santa Rosa CA
- Graduate Studies in Literature
- B.A. in Literature
Hello, I’m Mark. I’m a former independent bookstore owner turned Therapist and Jungian Soul Guide.
Before encountering Jung’s work, figuring out how to show up in life in a way where I could access all parts of me, wasn’t easy. Trying to meet cultural norms and expectations while being myself always felt like a big stretch (and involved a lot of compromising).
But for my first career, I did follow my passion for reading and adventure and opened a bookstore. Later, after many rewarding years as a bookseller, a subtle realization surfaced—a deeper aspect of myself wanted to emerge.
In a mid-life journey, I went on a physical and spiritual fast in the wilderness. What unfolded opened my eyes to a new way of looking at life. The wilderness offered not only a test of endurance but also a deeper soul connection that resonated within the depth of my being.
That life-changing experience became a catalyst for more change. Following the wilderness experience, I immersed myself in an intensive three-year journey of Jungian studies: pursuing a drive to understand the complexities of the human psyche, working with the unconscious, and exploring the mysteries of the deep self.
I’ve spent much of my life navigating between dualities of inner and outer seeking – physical and mental pursuits. These travels and travails have included everything from commercial fishing in Alaska, playing over-50 ice hockey, vision questing, fly-fishing, avid-reading, summiting mountains with fathers and sons, and raising two beautiful young men with my beloved wife.
I became a Jungian Therapist because I understand what it's like to not fit into any particular mold - and yet still know there is a place for you. It can be unsettling to feel like your path is outside-the-norm, yet it can also be the best thing that ever happened to you.
It is such a hard-won truth to discover that we can either let life’s norms tell us what to do or tap into our soul and let our own inner knowing lead to an outer being. I know from experience that life is better when we live it in partnership with our soul.
As a therapist, mentor, and guide, I don't have the answers to your life but I do have a lot of faith in the mysteries of life and a knack for allying myself with the story that wants to emerge.
Whether you’re ready to discover your story, or just want to learn more, reach out. Let’s start a conversation.
Formal Credentials / Certifications
- M.A. Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Registered Therapist
- Certified Brain Spotting Therapist
- Certified Process-Work Facilitator
- Association of Jungian Analysts Seminar 2019-2021
- CCTP, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- Dream-tending and Projective Dream Group Work
- Psychodrama Training
- Community Mentor at AIM House, for young adults In transition
- Board Member, Depth Psychology Alliance
- Animas Valley Institute Trainings
- School of Lost Borders Training
- Rites of Passage Trainings in Santa Rosa CA
- Graduate Studies in Literature
- B.A. in Literature