Embrace authenticity. Become yourself.

 As a Spokane local, I am honored to do healing work on the lands of the Spokane Tribe and Salish People. I hope our work together may bring healing to ourselves, our community, and the land we now share. 

I’m Jacob McEwen, a marriage and family therapy associate (MG61449528) based in Spokane, WA. I currently receive supervision from Karen King, MS, LMHC (LH60163851). I earned my M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Whitworth University in 2023, following a career in social work with homeless families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to this I studied existential philosophy and theology at Boston College, which has come to inform much of my work as a healer and therapist.

I take a holistic, integrated approach to therapy—one that seeks to heal the mind, body, and spirit, while considering each individual's unique experiences and social context. I see therapy a sacred space where we authentically encounter ourselves and access the intuitive healing wisdom within us. I hope to inspire a sense of wonder and interconnectedness in my clients, as we cultivate compassion, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation of life. My practice is open to all people, genders and orientations. I advocate for the rights of my LGBTQIA+ clients both within my profession and in our community.

Born in Spokane, I was raised Catholic in the Jesuit tradition, which sparked a life long interest in the spiritual word. I’ve also been profoundly influenced by the wild, nature embracing spirit of Celtic Spirituality-passed down by my Irish ancestors. On my own journey, I've had the opportunity to learn from Hindu, Sufi and Buddhist traditions. These experiences along with readings on Western mysticism, and the works of those like Carl Jung and Joseph Campbell, has strongly influenced my perspective on healing work and its cultural foundations.

I work to be as open and transparent with my clients as possible, so if you have questions about anything you've read here, feel free to ask!

   Education:

• M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy, Whitworth University, 2023
• B.A. in Philosophy and Theology, Boston College, 2013 

Trainings:

• Lifespan Integration, Level 2 (2024)
• Psychedelic Integration by Fluence for Journey Clinical (2024)
• Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy by Fluence for Journey Clinical (2024)
• Somatic Energy Practitioner, Anam Cara (2024)
• The Gottman Method for Couples (Level 1) (2023)
• Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (Externship, Level 1) (2023)