Scout Shamblen (they/them) is a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent therapist, educator, and advocate with experience in human-animal-environment interactions, transformative justice, group facilitation, policy and advocacy, training, and research. Scout is passionate about developing skills with individuals of varying social identities using intersectional, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, narrative, and strengths-based approaches, while harnessing the power of connection and interdependence through strong community building and resource mapping. Scout believes in celebrating the magic of the LGBTQIA+ community, the social model of disability, harm reduction, the human-animal bond, somatic healing, sex positivity, Health At Every Size, and collaborating with clients on finding creative ways to heal and express the stories that color their lives.

In their free time you can find Scout walking their dog, riding their bike, doodling in their sketchbook, or finding ways to engage in local food, art, music, and mutual aid efforts.