Licensed to practice in Florida and accepts 32 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Couples Counseling and 10 more.

Mark Bayard

LMHC, 17 years of experience
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

Are you tired of a robotic, dull, and systematic therapist? Or maybe this is your first time seeing a therapist? Hi, I’m Mark Bayard, a Licensed Mental Health Therapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can show up as your authentic self without fear of judgment. I work with people who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of overthinking, or navigating difficult transitions. Many of my clients come to therapy for support with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, burnout, identity exploration, or substance use challenges. My goal is to walk alongside you as we make sense of what you’re experiencing and help you move toward a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with who you are.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other in a comfortable, supportive environment. We’ll talk about what brought you to therapy, what’s been going on in your life, and what you hope to gain from this process. You can expect me to listen well or ask questions to assist. Just as important, this session gives you the chance to see if you feel comfortable working with me. If you’re attending virtually and prefer not to be on camera, that’s completely okay. My priority is creating a space where you feel safe, respected, and able to engage in a way that works best for you.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Empathetic, patient, safe, non-judgmental, active in session and readily available.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I strongly believe therapy should feel like a supportive, non-judgmental space, where you can be fully yourself. I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, identity struggles and burnout using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques. Whether you're feeling stuck in cycles of overthinking or just need to recalibrate, I’m here to walk alongside you. I'm ready to guide you in a safe, supportive environment, to explore challenges and develop effective, actionable coping strategies.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Other specialties

Addiction

Anger Management

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Self Esteem

Trauma and PTSD

Identifies as

Man

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I specialize in helping individuals navigate life transitions, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues, identity struggles and burnout using a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques.

, 11 ratings

7 ratings with written reviews

August 4, 2026

Great first impression. Great approach for our future

Verified client, age 55-64
Review shared after session 1 with Mark

July 27, 2026

he listened so well, and truly made me feel hear, I feel like he wasn’t afraid to be honest in a very nice manner, he was completely open minded and truly makes me feel like he cares about what I think and what I feel and what I would like to see from the sessions. 10/10

Verified client, age 18-24
Review shared after session 1 with Mark

July 27, 2026

Mark was was very reassuring we are handling one of the hardest things in our lives dealing with cancer as best we can. We appreciate his caring and likable personality and would be glad to have him as our counselor.

Verified client, age 65+
Review shared after session 1 with Mark