LCSW, 20 years of experience
Mark has been a Clinical Social worker for the past 16 years working in the US and UK with various client populations from Babies needing organ transplants to adults with End Stage Renal Disease. The common thread with those unwell as he puts it, has been their connection or lack thereof with positive thoughts, habits and social network. The lack of these associations generally leads to decline over time. He realized that he was most passionate about helping people stay or return to wellness rather that assisting the disease state. Mark actively pursues the link between effective nutrition and solid Mental Health and Wellness, his aim is the help clients feel like the best version of themselves.
A typical client should feel like our session was useful for their life presently. While we look at historical issues and problems; I focus a lot on helping you to find the best version of you. What are the steps to make that version a reality. What does you being and feeling happy look like?
Each person and situation will be different. I start with the person in their environment using cultural and social supports as needed. Strengths perspective, what is it that you are good at. Mindfulness thinking, processing as well as meditation. As well as positive affirmations. My own tool I created called "Owning My Life".
Depression, Relationship struggles, Anxiety, Body positivity issues, end of life as well as acceptance of major illness.