I am a Christian Psychotherapist trained by a Psychologist in both Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Therapy and can walk you through how to reduce symptoms and regain self-control and feel and act better. I have degrees from the Institute For Christian Studies at the University of Texas and Christian Theological Seminary and have been in practice for over twenty years serving both those inside and outside the Church. . I can promise very comfortable and conversational, not clinical and intellectualized, sessions that will hopefully get you unstuck and back moving productively forward with greater insight and living effectively. again.
I have worked in a variety of settings, including as a Civilian Psychotherapist on military bases, in Japan, Africa and Guam, and am licensed in Texas, Alabama and Indiana,
You can "interview" me by either listening to one of my podcast episodes on YouTube under "The Comfortable Couch" or reading through one of my books on Amazon. I have recently finished publishing "Taming Your Tigers: A Comprehensive Walk-Thru of Consequence Based Discipline" that is a clear and simple guide to improving your experience as a parent and getting better behaviors from your children. I also have "Toxic Words: 20 Things You Should Never Say To Yourself" on Amazon previously, a basic starting guide to learning better self-regulation through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I look forward to hearing from you and am ready to serve you in any way possible to make your faith work and feel better!
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Narrative Therapy
AL LMFT 437
TX LMFT 203435
IN LMFT 35001750A
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Underwood. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Appreciate the sessions so far.
Written on Jan 31, 2026 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and anger management
The therapist I needed.
Written on Dec 31, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mark so far has been an exemplary therapist, listening with intention and understanding, and empathy. Professional, skilled and easy to talk to... I am comfortable with him and looking forward to the remainder of my therapy journey... thanks Mark
Written on Dec 03, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mark has been a huge help for me. Helps me to see things with a little more clarity. He's also not afraid to challenge my current assumptions with new ways of thinking which is greatly appreciated. He's brash, which some people may not like, but is exactly what I need in a therapist. Someone who isn't afraid to say what they're thinking and someone to be genuinely themselves. Mark accomplishes that. I'm very grateful I got paired with him!
Written on Nov 24, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Mark is an exceptional, genuine therapist who cares about exploring the aspects of you that affect your relationships with others. Mark has helped me reconcile the connection between my faith in Jesus Christ and navigating the world.
Written on Nov 22, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Listens and ask tough challenging questions which is good for me.
Written on Aug 27, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd