LMFT, 15 years of experience
Greetings, my name is Mark and I've been working with families and youth in the foster care system for over 15 years. Prior to that I was in the military working as a combat medic. My personality has always drawn me to industries where I was able to help others, and that has become my passion. I hope to share joy and compassion for those that I work with, by using a person-centered approach as a basis for everything that I do.
In our first session I will be conducting an "intake assessment" which will occupy most of the time that we have together. By completing the assessment, we will better define what brings you to therapy and what plan would work best for you and your individual needs.
I’ve spent several years working with clients that have been brought into custody by Child Protective Services. The youth and the families that I’ve worked with have been highly traumatized, and the cases can become very complex. But, I believe in hope, hard work and the sincere belief in unconditional positive regard for all those that I work with. I believe that every day is a new day and a new opportunity to improve our situations. I’ve seen families, youth, couples, and individuals from all types of backgrounds and experiences set a course to wellness and improve their life. I work with the Military Community, Law Enforcment, First Responders, CEO's, the LGBTQ community as well as other Clinicians seeking therapy.
Currently I am seeing Individuals for Therapy. * I am only fluent in English, as I do not speak any other language. * I am not seeing couples at the moment. Although I accept several types of insurance, I do not take Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. I do offer a cash pay options for clients that would like to access my services.
CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.
SFBT is based on positive psychology principles and practices, and it's designed to help clients change by exploring their current resources and future hopes. The goal is to help clients use their strengths to achieve their goals and look forward to the future.
The therapist's role is to provide a space conducive to uncensored self-exploration. As the client explores their feelings, they will gain a clearer perception of themselves, leading to psychological growth. The therapist attempts to increase the client's self-understanding by reflecting and carefully clarifying questions.