Meet Your Guides

Blending real-life experience and clinical expertise to make mental health simple.

At Mental Health Made Simple, we believe mental health should feel clear, practical, and accessible. We’re here not as distant experts but as guides walking alongside you, helping you take your next small, confident step toward emotional wellness.

Together, we combine lived experience with clinical insight, bringing you practical tools and honest conversations that meet you where you are.

DR. MARK. MAYFIELD

Co-Founder | Licensed Counselor | Educator | Author

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Dr. Mark Mayfield is a licensed professional counselor, educator, and award-winning author with extensive experience in mental and emotional health.

As a former pastor and a recognized leader in the mental health field, Mark has dedicated his career to helping individuals, families, schools, and organizations navigate emotional challenges with clarity and confidence.

Mark is the founder of No Student Unseen, an initiative providing schools with practical mental health systems through the Stop Light Alert for Mental and Emotional Wellness system.

He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University and partners with the AACC as the Director of Practice and Ministry Development and Editor of Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal.

At Mental Health Made Simple, Mark’s mission is to break down complex mental health concepts into accessible, actionable insights that empower individuals to care for their emotional wellness, build resilience, and take small, confident steps forward.

JONATHAN COLLIER

Co-Founder | Communicator | Mental Health Practitioner

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Jonathan is a dedicated leader with a deep passion for helping people and organizations thrive. As a successful entrepreneur and communicator, he empowers individuals, businesses, and non-profits by equipping them with the knowledge, tools, and clear strategies needed to succeed without burning out.

At the heart of Jonathan’s work is a commitment to collaboration and building trusted relationships. He believes that sustainable growth happens when people feel supported and understood. Through Mental Health Made Simple, Jonathan helps individuals cut through confusion and overwhelm, providing practical tools to foster emotional resilience in the middle of everyday life.

Together, We’re Here for You

At Mental Health Made Simple, we blend lived experience and clinical expertise to help you understand and care for your mental health in a way that is clear, practical, and sustainable. We don’t replace therapy, but we help you build clarity, trust, and confidence in your journey toward emotional resilience—one small step at a time.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

  • The Mental Health Made Simple Podcast

    Tune in for honest, approachable conversations that unpack mental health topics with clarity and warmth. Each episode offers practical takeaways you can apply immediately, helping you build resilience and emotional health one step at a time.

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  • The Simplified Mental Health Blog

    Our blog breaks down mental health topics like stress, boundaries, mindfulness, emotional resilience, and everyday habits into clear, practical insights you can actually use. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just real help for real people.

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  • Free Tools & Resources

    We’ve created practical, research-backed tools to help you take your next small step. These tools are designed to help you start where you are, without pressure, so that you gain clarity and confidence to begin caring for your mental wellbeing.

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