Martin Covarrubias Salazar is a seasoned mental health professional, transformative community leader, and advocate for justice whose work is rooted in both personal experience and professional expertise. For over 18 years, Martin has dedicated his life to helping individuals and families—particularly in under-resourced communities—heal from trauma, break cycles of violence, and rebuild lives grounded in dignity, accountability, and hope.

A first-generation immigrant Martin was raised in Los Angeles, California, where the odds were stacked heavily against him from the beginning. His early life was marked by systemic poverty, addiction, domestic violence, physical and emotional abuse, and recurring brushes with death. As a teenager, Martin struggled with substance use, lived in survival mode, and became entangled in the very social conditions that many young men of color never escape.

But Martin’s story did not end in tragedy. Through the grace of God, the compassion of mentors, and a relentless inner transformation, he began a journey that would not only save his life—but change the lives of countless others. He turned his pain into purpose, his struggle into strength, and his past into a powerful platform for service and advocacy.

Now based in Central Florida, Martin is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Therapist and a highly respected Domestic Violence Facilitator. He holds a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling and is a current doctoral candidate in Counseling and Psychology. His work seamlessly integrates evidence-based mental health practice with faith-informed, culturally responsive approaches—bridging the gap between clinical treatment and the spiritual, emotional, and social realities of the communities he serves.

Martin has spent nearly two decades working at the vital crossroads of justice, mental health, and community transformation. His professional background includes extensive experience in individual and group counseling, court-mandated intervention programs, restorative justice circles, and the development of trauma-informed, gender-responsive curricula. He is particularly passionate about serving individuals who are court-ordered to attend Batterers Intervention Programs (BIPs), providing them with a space to confront patterns of violence, develop emotional literacy, and take full responsibility for their actions.

As a group facilitator, Martin brings unparalleled authenticity, empathy, and firmness to his sessions. Martins lived experience, coupled with his clinical knowledge and spiritual insight, allows him to connect deeply with people who are often resistant to change or misunderstood by traditional systems. He believes firmly in accountability—not punishment—and in the human capacity for transformation.

In alignment with his mission to extend healing beyond traditional settings, Martin founded Transformational Behavior Solutions LLC, a counseling and consulting practice devoted to helping individuals and families overcome mental health challenges through a client-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally competent lens. The organization’s mission is to promote lasting transformation by equipping clients with the tools, insights, and support they need to lead fulfilling and emotionally healthy lives. Grounded in compassion and evidence-based care, its motto—“Healing Minds. Transforming Lives.”—reflects Martin’s lifelong commitment to walking alongside those in need of hope and healing. Through this platform, Martin continues to expand his reach, offering services and resources that make healing accessible, empowering, and culturally relevant. His work is known for being accessible, culturally grounded, and rooted in restorative principles that aim not just to stop harm—but to heal its origins.

Today, Martin Covarrubias Salazar is more than a clinician and facilitator—he is a living example of what is possible when faith, purpose, and perseverance intersect. His life and work serve as a bridge between despair and hope, brokenness and healing, silence and transformation.