- Individual adults
- Trauma focus
- Skills oriented
About Mark
He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and feelings of emptiness. He often addresses problems that trace back to family of origin issues, people-pleasing, and fear of abandonment. He also supports adults facing relationship trouble, grief, career stress, or struggles with addiction and eating concerns.
In session he uses straightforward methods that get to the issue at hand. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. Client-centered work creates space for clients to be heard and guided at their own pace. He also offers EMDR for people whose symptoms are linked to past traumatic events.
Mark describes therapy as a collaborative effort. He focuses on immediate goals while examining patterns that come from the past. Sessions are practical and aim to build skills for coping with life changes and managing strong emotions like anger or guilt.
He sees individual adults only and provides services to people located in Florida. Prospective clients who prefer to begin can complete the site questionnaire and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
Approaches and how they translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the client's lead. The therapist provides empathic attention and helps people find their own solutions, which can work well in conversation-focused sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and teaching practical skills to change them; CBT sessions often include homework and short skill-building exercises useful between meetings. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used for trauma that involves processing distressing memories using specific protocols; when appropriate this method can be adapted to talk-based online sessions or other session arrangements.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and symptoms and then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust methods as needed so the approach fits the person rather than the other way around.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce commute time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules call for it. Talk-based approaches and skill practice translate directly to remote sessions, and trauma-focused work can be adapted with planning and pacing to match each client's needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, grief, addictions, eating issues, anger, career strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include abandonment, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are practical and collaborative. He uses client-centered listening alongside goal-focused techniques to build coping skills.
What is his background and experience?
He is a retired Navy Chief Petty Officer with a master's degree in counseling and psychology and 14 years of experience as a therapist.
What credentials and location apply?
He is an LMHC licensed in Florida and provides services to people located in Florida.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.