Mark Zauss

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help individuals with ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma-related challenges gain insight into unhelpful thought patterns and behavioral responses. Through evidence-based strategies, I assist clients in developing practical tools to manage emotional dysregulation, increase focus and motivation, and reduce anxiety and depression. CBT empowers clients to create lasting change by promoting healthier thinking, improved self-awareness, and effective coping skills.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

I integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into my work with individuals experiencing ADHD, mood disorders, and trauma-related symptoms. DBT provides practical, skills-based strategies to improve emotional regulation, enhance focus, reduce impulsivity, and manage distress. By combining mindfulness with structured interventions, I help clients build resilience, strengthen relationships, and navigate life’s challenges with greater stability and confidence.

Positive Psychology

I have found Positive Psychology to be a transformative approach in my work as a therapist. It complements traditional models by focusing not just on symptom reduction, but on enhancing well-being, resilience, and personal growth. I’ve integrated this treatment method into my practice for several years, using it alongside evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In sessions, I help clients identify their core strengths and explore how these can be used to overcome challenges, improve relationships, and find deeper meaning in their lives. I often incorporate gratitude practices, mindfulness techniques, and values-based goal setting to increase positive emotions and build psychological resilience. Tools like the VIA Character Strengths assessment help clients gain insight into their natural abilities and shift their focus from problems to possibilities. I use Positive Psychology especially with clients struggling with ADHD, Autism, depression, and anxiety—helping them build confidence, cultivate self-compassion, and reconnect with what brings them joy and purpose. Rather than seeing change as fixing what's broken, I guide clients toward recognizing their inner resources and taking ownership of their path forward. Ultimately, my goal is to empower clients not just to feel better, but to live better—by aligning with their strengths, values, and potential.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is an evidence-based treatment approach that helps clients better understand their mental health conditions, symptoms, behaviors, emotions, and the underlying neurological and psychological processes that contribute to their experiences. By learning how conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, bipolar disorder, and other mental health concerns affect the brain and body, clients often develop greater self-awareness, self-compassion, and insight into their symptoms. Increased understanding can reduce shame, self-blame, confusion, and fear while empowering clients to actively participate in treatment, recognize symptom patterns, utilize coping skills more effectively, make informed decisions, and improve overall treatment outcomes and quality of life.

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is an evidence-based treatment approach designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences while reducing symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, depression, guilt, shame, and emotional distress. TF-CBT helps clients understand how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, behaviors, physical sensations, and relationships. Through a combination of psychoeducation, emotional regulation skills, cognitive restructuring, gradual processing of traumatic memories, and development of healthy coping strategies, clients learn to reduce the emotional intensity associated with traumatic experiences and challenge unhelpful trauma-related beliefs. As treatment progresses, clients often experience decreased avoidance, fewer intrusive memories and triggers, improved emotional regulation, increased resilience, and a greater sense of safety, empowerment, and control over their lives.