I am an individual /group therapist licensed in Illinois with over 17 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker in the Chicago area. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family issues and veteran issues. I also helped many people who have experience trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity and empowering my clients to become their own therapist. My approach combines mindfulness therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma focused therapy, existential therapy and internal family systems.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Professional experience
18 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Coping with addictions, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Video
Phone
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License information
IL LCPC 180008022
Reviews
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Mark is well-experienced, humble, kind, intelligent, and gentle. He is a great listener and advocate for clients like me.
Written on May 08, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I am so happy that I found Mark I can’t wait to work more in depth with him. I feel hopeful.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
I had a great time working with Mark. He has a warm character and made me feel listened to. Finally, he provided me with valuable insights and advice.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Good!
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome to work with
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Attentive to detail, constructive, open minded. Overall great experience with Mark so far
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Excellent therapist and listener. Peers to understand my worries and concerns. Is apathetic and responsive.
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Mark is fantastic. As a young man, addressing my mental health can be difficult due to societal and internalized stigma but he has truly helped me open up and start to find a path towards a healthy existence. 11/10 would highly recommend
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Phenomenal therapist and one of the greatest people I’ve ever met in my life
Written on Jul 01, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
After one session I feel truly listened to and my concerns understood. Even just one session helped me open up and realize more about what is affecting me. Very glad I did this with Mark.
Written on Jun 30, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Mark is really a great listener and always supportive. I recommend him to anyone.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
Mark is a kind and patient listener. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Mark is a good listener. Whenever I start talking, he immediately stops and starts listening to me. He makes me feel safe and cared about.
Written on Jun 09, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Very helpful and friendly, knows exactly what to do and how to help, never done anything like this and he has helped me through it and made me realize how helpful this can be.
Written on Jun 01, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Mark was really helpful in understanding myself to a greater extent and make me think more clearly. I appreciate the work and time invested.
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mark is an amazing therapist, extremely studied, and caring. He genuinely cares about your well being and is very insightful and respectful. His ability to listen is amazing and overall he has helped me through a lot this last few weeks and I couldn’t have asked for better support in my life. Thank you
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, family conflicts, adhd, and career difficulties
Mark so far has been the best! He really listens and provides feedback without judgement. I feel safe and understood!
Written on May 07, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and relationship issues
Mark listened to my story, he let me explain everything in our first session. This gave me a huge feeling of relief and weight off my shoulders that I didn’t know I was carrying. He then gave me strategies and perspective from there on that gave me the confidence to be a better person knowing that I can tackle this and I am strong!
Written on May 06, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
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