Mark brings executive leadership in crisis management, clinical expertise as a trauma specialist, and a proven track record of building comprehensive support systems for employees on the front lines. With two decades of experience spanning multi-site enterprises in legal, higher education, and international companies, he specializes in helping organizations respond to workplace trauma, mental health crises, and critical incidents. Mark Veldkamp is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in San Diego, California.
Building Trauma-Responsive Organizations
Mark creates psychologically safe workplaces where employees — particularly first responders and frontline workers — feel supported during and after critical incidents. His programs help organizations develop comprehensive systems for recognizing trauma, responding empathetically, and building resilience while equipping professionals with practical skills to manage personal well-being during and after critical incidents.
Executive Leadership in Crisis Response
As Director of the Behavioral Threat Management Team at UCLA, Mark created and led the multidisciplinary Consultation & Response Team from the ground up, developing communication strategies to educate the community on identifying and responding to distressed individuals. He established protocols, built partnerships across mental health services, law enforcement, and healthcare systems, and transformed how the organization identified risk, mobilized resources, and provided strategic oversight.
Psychotherapy Services
In addition to his consulting and training work, Mark maintains a private psychotherapy practice treating adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, and depression. To learn more, visit: