Dr. Patrick Martin

I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Seattle and have specialized training in neuropsychology, forensic psychology, child and adolescent psychology, DBT, psychological assessment, and gender-affirming care. I have worked in outpatient therapy, psychological assessment, hospitals, crisis services, research settings, and correctional mental health. This range of experience has taught me that similar symptoms can arise for very different reasons and that effective treatment begins with understanding the person’s broader experience.

I am also a transgender man. I bring lived awareness of what it can mean to navigate systems and relationships that do not always understand or respect difference. At the same time, I do not assume that sharing an identity means sharing the same experiences. I approach each client with curiosity and respect for their individual history.

My style is thoughtful, direct, and collaborative. I will take your concerns seriously, explain my thinking, and be honest when an approach does not appear to be helping. You do not need to mask, perform, make eye contact, communicate in a particular way, or already know how to explain everything you are experiencing. You can bring your full self into the room, and we can work together to understand what you need.

My approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on understanding the whole person rather than simply treating a list of symptoms. I help clients identify what is causing distress, what may be keeping them stuck, and what changes would make a meaningful difference in their lives.

I draw from evidence-based approaches, including behavioral and DBT-informed strategies, while adapting therapy to each person’s needs, strengths, identity, and way of thinking. I also recognize that distress does not always originate within the individual. Chronic masking, discrimination, inaccessible environments, relationship dynamics, and systems that have failed to understand or support someone can all affect mental health.

I see therapy as an active partnership. My role is to listen carefully, help you make sense of what you are experiencing, offer clear and respectful feedback, and develop practical strategies with you. We will regularly evaluate what is helping and adjust our work when needed. The goal is not to make you fit someone else’s definition of normal, but to help you develop greater clarity, agency, and the ability to build a life that works for you.

Our first few sessions are an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin making sense of what has been happening in your life. I will ask about what brought you to therapy, what you have already tried, what has helped, and where you continue to feel stuck. You will not be expected to tell me everything at once or explain your experiences perfectly. We will move at a pace that feels manageable.

I take a whole-person approach, so we may explore your relationships, health, identity, environment, strengths, and the ways you process and respond to the world. We can also discuss any communication, sensory, or accessibility needs that would make therapy work better for you.

Together, we will begin developing a practical plan based on your goals. When concerns such as ADHD, learning differences, trauma, medical conditions, or other factors may be contributing, we can discuss whether further assessment or collaboration with another provider would be useful. These decisions are made openly and with your involvement. My goal is for you to leave the first sessions feeling heard, better understood, and clearer about how we can move forward.