Dr. Mark Daddona, LPC

Dr. Mark Daddona is a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience working with adults. He holds a Ph.D. in counseling and teaches psychology courses part time, alongside instructing graduate students who are training to become counselors. He aims to help people take practical steps when life feels overwhelming.

He commonly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. He also works with issues around sexuality, LGBT matters, career direction, and intimacy-related challenges. Parents and caregivers may find support for parenting strain and caregiver stress, and he has a focus on aging and geriatric issues.

Dr. Daddona uses a mix of cognitive-behavioral and person-centered ideas in sessions. That means sessions often include talking through thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and focusing on the client’s goals and strengths. He emphasizes plain language and practical steps rather than jargon.

Sessions tend to look like a collaborative conversation. He listens first, then helps people identify one or two practical changes to try between meetings. He believes clients are the experts on their own lives and builds on what already works for them.

Clients who choose him should expect a steady, supportive approach aimed at small, realistic changes. People who want help with career matching, coping with life changes, or improving relationship and intimacy issues may find his style especially helpful.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Dr. Daddona works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building on client strengths. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts and behaviors interact and introduce practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depression and improve coping. Person-centered ideas emphasize listening, empathy, and helping people set personal goals while using their own resources to solve problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with clients about what they want to change, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients take part in setting goals and deciding which techniques feel useful for their lives.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on days when a full session is not practical. Some formats are better for quieter, in-depth work while others can work well for brief updates; ask about the options so you can pick what fits your routine.