I am licensed in Illinois with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
IL LCPC 180001866
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Mark is great—supportive, approachable, and highly knowledgeable. He takes the time to truly understand your needs and offers thoughtful, effective guidance. Working with him has been a positive and rewarding experience. Highly recommended!
Written on Jul 03, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
He is really understanding and patient! He listens carefully and offers help to the best of his ability
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Mark has a wealth of experience and a good understanding of multiple modalities and healing. I appreciate the way he listens, relates and reflects back during our conversations. He has been instrumental and providing a safe space while I navigate a very difficult time in my life.
Written on Jul 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mark is great help. Always listens and provides helpful advice. Definitely is helping my through some difficulties in my life
Written on May 23, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes