Mark Hayman-Martinez

My communication style

I believe strongly in an interactive conversation with a focus on the client. I do not ascribe to the old-fashioned quiet therapist who sits still-- that time has come and gone in my experience. I want to focus on you, and I will push you back in that direction, but I am a person, and you are a person.

My journey to mental healthcare

I grew up in a large family that had some members with chronic illness including a sibling with intellectual disabilities. It was very natural for me to pursue the helping professions because I have learned the great power and honor of being present with someone.

My goals for you

It's my instinct to start with the very basics of physical safety. I think you will get a lot more out of the deeper cognitive and feeling work once you can check off the safety and comfort issues. Goals are essential, and they need to be incremental and objectively apparent.

Our first session

In our first session, we will introduce ourselves. I want to know some basics about why you are spending this time and money, and I want to know what success will look like. I will be asking questions about your physical world, including any medications or recreational drugs. I want you to feel safe.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White