Feeling heard and valued is the best medicine.  Sometimes we just want to feel “normal”.  There is empowerment in relating to others, especially in areas of ourselves that we hide or feel we should be ashamed of.  The impact of having relatable role models for our participants is immeasurable. Jason Soules has a nuanced way of showing that he believes these things to his core. 

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Jason comes from a background in teaching instrumental music. After he began his gender transition at 31 years old (2017), Jason worked his way through some tumultuous years. In 2019, Jason stepped away from teaching to work on his own journey of transitioning, growing and healing. Throughout this process he made new connections, realized his true strengths, and found a new career helping those with similar life experiences through peer support.  Jason’s experience with anxiety, depression, and ADHD, as well as substance abuse and gambling addiction, has helped him relate to participants and share useful recovery skills.  

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Jason has worked primarily with teens and adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, but welcomes individuals of all ages and backgrounds.  Jason loves to laugh just as much as he loves to think and feel deeply.  Participants often share that they immediately felt comfortable around him and that he is truly there to help them achieve their wellness goals. Jason feels fortunate to work in a career that helps both him and others to continue healing as we process complex things like gender, sexuality, and identity. His favorite quote is, “Be who you needed when you were younger” and so that is his daily motto.