Meet Marty
My mission is to help others navigate through the ups and downs of life. I see life as a road. Even in the midst of one day in our life we can experience a smooth, easy ride and then around the next turn we hit a pothole. I believe that we all have an opportunity to travel new roads even in the midst of hurt and pain in our lives. I am privileged to be able to help people through struggles of depression, anxiety, unforgiveness, grieving the loss of loved ones, addictions, and relational difficulties. I believe that working with a therapist can be a life changing process that can benefit anyone who devotes a little time and energy to it.
I have worked much of my life helping and encouraging people. Growing up in Texas, my parents and grandparents taught me the importance of the core values of faith, hard work and service to others. I have worked for three decades serving others as a pastoral counselor in San Francisco and as a chaplain counselor in West Africa serving an international crew on board the world’s largest non profit hospital ship. I have also worked with at risk youth and their families and volunteer as a Public Safety/First Responder Chaplain where I help first responders process the extreme stress and trauma they go through on a regular basis and also work with community members who have gone through trauma either related to crime or a death in their family. These experiences have formed and inspired me to continue helping others as a mental health therapist. During the Covid Pandemic, my wife and I started a non profit New Roads Retreats (www.newroadsretreats.com) that provides free spiritual/nature retreats for burned out first responders, educators, healthcare professionals and clergy.
My background is varied and unique. I have a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Masters of Music in Vocal Performance/Opera as well as a background in small business ownership (a video game room) and even worked in IT Support. In 2015, I earned a Masters of Counseling and in 2017 became licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. I have been married for over 30 years to my best friend and I am a grateful father and grandfather.
I welcome the opportunity to work with you. I see people of all ages, faiths, beliefs and backgrounds with an open and nonjudgmental orientation. I will journey with you from where you are now and help you choose and navigate the best route for your life. Please come as you are.
