- Skill building
- Support with illness
- Goal focused
About Mark
He uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside a client-centered, solution-focused outlook. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals, building coping skills, and practicing small changes between meetings. That practical focus can help with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and the strain of chronic illness or caregiving.
Mark has about 12 years of counseling experience and has worked with medically ill and terminally ill people as well as the bereaved and veterans. His background includes a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health from the University of California, Berkeley. He holds LCSW credentials in multiple states and currently lists Oregon as his location.
In sessions he emphasizes empathy, warmth, and building a strong working relationship. He aims to help people try new behaviors and notice what changes. He also addresses practical life problems like sleep, eating, parenting stress, and work-related strain.
If someone is coping with cancer, chronic pain, caregiving burden, immigration stress, or age-related concerns, Mark can talk through coping strategies and support plans. To begin, people are invited to follow the site’s start process to see if the fit feels right.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, chronic illness adjustment, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for depression, sleep problems, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with strong emotions, relationship strain, and self-management.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then recommend ways to try different techniques. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to use and how to pace progress.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people choose times that work around caregiving or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT exercises to an online setting so sessions focus on skill practice, problem solving, and tracking what changes between meetings.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, ADHD, caregiving and chronic illness challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and a client-centered, solution-focused approach to build practical skills and clear goals.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has about 12 years of counseling experience and has worked with medically ill and terminally ill people, the bereaved, and veterans.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds the LCSW credential and lists Oregon as his current location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.