- Collaborative planning
- Practical homework
- Encouraging support
About Mark
Mark uses a collaborative style. He and the client work together to identify the main problem, set small goals, and track progress. He often assigns brief homework between sessions and sometimes offers targeted tasks to challenge unhelpful patterns. Openness and honest feedback are part of the process.
His approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, non-judgmental space. Elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help people change upsetting thoughts and behaviors. He also integrates themes from Existential Therapy when clients want to discuss meaning, purpose, and life direction.
Mark has a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies and a Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling. He also completed two years of church-based training in Christian Counseling that led to a certification through his church. These experiences inform how he supports clients who prefer spiritual perspectives.
Across work with diverse settings and those facing persistent mental illness or substance use concerns, he emphasizes encouragement and practical steps. He aims to prioritize the most urgent issues first and to build momentum through achievable goals.
How these approaches shape online therapy
Mark commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a listening, respectful environment where the client leads much of the conversation. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, accepting place to talk through feelings and decisions.He also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems like sleep trouble or compulsive habits. When questions about meaning and purpose arise, he draws on Existential Therapy ideas to help people clarify values and life direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and together decide which methods to emphasize. That collaboration guides choosing practical tasks and homework that fit the client's life.
The practical benefits of online therapy can include easier fitting of sessions into a busy schedule and fewer logistical barriers to consistent care. Because the specific session formats are not listed here, confirm the available online formats before booking. The therapist will help plan sessions so they can be realistic, manageable, and aligned with everyday routine, whether you need shorter check-ins or regular weekly meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, bipolar and depressive mood issues, relationship difficulties, trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a collaborative, client-centered style that emphasizes listening and genuine support. Sessions focus on identifying problems, setting small goals, and using homework to build progress.
What background does he bring to therapy?
He has twenty years in mental health and experience across varied settings working with people facing severe mental illness and substance use concerns. He also has personal experience raising five children.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.