Zachary Martin

Zachary Martin has long been recognized for a calming presence, a quality that guided him toward a helping profession early in his life. While completing his education he worked in adult residential facilities supporting adults with developmental disabilities, gaining hands-on experience that shaped his approach to care.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy with a minor in psychology in 2008. His philosophical training is an uncommon foundation for a therapist, yet he finds it particularly useful when integrating cognitive behavioral techniques and addressing existential concerns. He completed a master’s degree in social work in 2013.

His post-graduate background includes foster and adoption work, child welfare investigations, inpatient hospitalization, participation on interdisciplinary teams, and outpatient therapy. These varied roles contribute to a broad understanding of the factors that can contribute to mental health challenges.

Zachary has five years of experience in providing therapy and has been practicing outpatient therapy for the last four years. He draws on cognitive behavioral, narrative, mindfulness, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches to tailor interventions to each person. He aims to create a comfortable environment where people can express themselves freely and then works collaboratively to identify interventions that produce meaningful results. He is a licensed clinical social worker in California.