JD Marks
Marriage, Relationships, Counseling + Coaching & Trauma Restoration
J.D. understands firsthand the unique challenges that can impact both individuals and relationships when life takes unexpected turns.
Raised by a Vietnam veteran and Silver Star recipient, he learned early the values of courage, sacrifice, and service. Those lessons shaped the course of his own life, leading him to enlist in the U.S. Army at just 18 years old, where he served with the 2d Ranger Battalion. After multiple injuries from military service ended that chapter of his career, J.D. continued serving others as a Seattle Firefighter and EMT.
Following the events of 9/11, J.D. felt called to serve again. He deployed as a contractor overseas protecting American personnel during the Global War on Terror, where he was seriously wounded in combat. After extensive surgeries and rehabilitation, he returned for a second deployment before eventually returning home and continuing his service in the fire department.
The transition back to civilian life wasn't easy. Years of chronic pain, medical complications, and the emotional toll of trauma eventually led to a medical retirement after 11 years with the Seattle Fire Department. Through those experiences, J.D. gained a deep understanding of the struggles many Veterans, First Responders, and their families face every day.
Today, J.D. lives in North Idaho with his wife and their two children. His passion at LF3 Love Factor is helping Veterans, First Responders, and their spouses navigate the unique challenges that service, trauma, stress, and life transitions can place on both individuals and marriages.
Clients appreciate J.D.'s authentic, no-nonsense approach, combined with genuine compassion and understanding. He knows what it's like to carry burdens that others may not fully understand, and he creates a safe space where people can be heard, understood, and supported without judgment.
Whether working with an individual seeking healing or a couple fighting to reconnect, J.D.'s heart is to help people find hope, strengthen relationships, and move forward with renewed purpose.
Specialties: Marriage Counseling & Coaching, Veterans, First Responders, Trauma Recovery, Relationship Restoration, Life Transitions, and Resilience Building.
