LMHC, 25 years of experience
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional and Qualified Supervisor. I have over 20 years of counseling experience working with diverse populations including at risk youth, juvenile delinquents, and over the past several years, I have worked mostly in adult substance abuse treatment. I also identify with and specialize in working with LGBT persons. I am skilled at treating anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, career and relationship issues as well. I employ an empathic and motivational approach to working with clients. I utilize personal knowledge from being in recovery to connect with clients. I like to develop understanding and connection with what each client is struggling with as they progress in therapy. I am well versed in cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement, but also use a variety of other interventions to keep clients engaged and active in their own therapy process.
To feel understood, to define what their goals are for therapy and what are the most pressing, painful issues that need to be worked on.
I use some cognitive behavioral interventions, humanistic and solution focused interventions and I also aid clients to recognize the origins of their issues, how childhood and other difficult circumstances can influence how they view the world in ways that, wile valid and understandable, not longer serve them in being happy and healthy.
My biggest strengths are in using a warm, empathic, and personal approach, sometimes applying humor when helpful, but also in helping clients understand and articulate what is really troubling them. My niche is working with substance abuse, LGBT persons, depression, and anxiety. I understand these issues in ways many other therapists do not.
Substance abuse, LGBT, anxiety, depression, relationship problems. I have worked for years in rehabs for both mental health and substance abuse.
5 ratings with written reviews
June 30, 2025
I appreciate the open canvas I was given to express myself. I feel very seen and understood, and for the first time in a long time, extremely validated.
May 30, 2025
AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!~~~~
May 7, 2025
Mark is very warm and open-minded, he finds common ground and understanding with any anecdotes and has been very empowering in how to take charge of my mental health and my growth. I feel very seen, heard, and safe in our sessions. He definitely helps me understand underlying causes for actions and emotions and has really helped me stay the course in becoming a better person!