About Our Team
Our small but strong team is made up of veterans, first responders, and members of the community who all have a passion for serving.

Meet The Team

Mark Hayes
Founder
Mark is a dedicated mental health professional with a deep commitment to helping others navigate mental and emotional challenges. His work is grounded in a strong understanding of psychological struggle and the barriers many individuals face when seeking effective care.
Mark began his career in behavioral science and psychology in 2014, starting as a Behavior Technician. Through years of hands-on clinical experience and continued professional growth, he advanced into roles including Primary Therapist, Clinical Therapist, Lead Trauma Therapist, and ultimately Director. Each role strengthened his insight into both the clinical and systemic aspects of mental health treatment.
Throughout his professional journey, Mark recognized a critical gap in the mental health field: the lack of accessible, affordable, and equitable care alongside clinically effective treatment. In response, he founded Sector Counseling, driven by a mission to provide compassionate, high-quality mental health services without placing unnecessary financial strain on those seeking support.
Mark leads his work by the guiding principle:
“Everyone deserves to feel stable and accomplish the goals they have set out for themselves or their loved ones.”
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Katie H
Director of Admissions
Katie is a compassionate and dedicated professional who takes great pride in ensuring individuals are connected with the appropriate support and resources to meet their mental health needs. She is deeply committed to helping potential clients find the right path to care, approaching her role with empathy, attentiveness, and integrity.
Known for her reliability and availability, Katie consistently goes above and beyond to support those in need while maintaining a strong commitment to her family. Her work is informed by a genuine understanding of mental health challenges and the experience of feeling hopeless, allowing her to approach each interaction with sensitivity and compassion.
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Katie invests herself fully in her daily responsibilities with the goal of making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Her kindness, dedication, and unwavering belief in accessible support contribute to a more supportive and hopeful community for all.

Evan J
Director of Technology
Evan started his IT career when he joined the Marine Corps at 17 years old, as a Data Network Specialist. After two tours in Iraq, he was honorably discharged and continued his IT experience as the network administrator for a dual-diagnosis mental health care facility in San Diego, California.
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With a passion for serving others, Evan graduated from Loyola Marymount University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, and a second Bachelors Degree in Communication. He went on to study Military Social Work at the University of Southern California, and then a Masters degree in Cybersecurity.
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In his spare time, Evan volunteers with Team Rubicon, serving in disaster areas with other veterans who still seek the opportunity to serve their community after their time in the military has come to a close.
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As the "go-to guy" to his friends, Evan is always eager to help out when a friend is in need.
