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I am a Military Veteran and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, with expertise in depression,stress and anxiety, addictions, and problems related to high profile occupations. My work experience ranges from working both in inpatient and outpatient settings, crisis response, and working with individuals of all-ages and socio-economic backgrounds. As an Executive myself and former member of the military, I have experience working with people who have heavy work-related demands. I have been helping people with depression, anxiety, relationship struggles and various other mental health, Substance Use, and emotional challenges for the last several years. I use a person-centered approach emphasizing the importance of the therapist/client relationship, along with a cognitive behavioral approach to allow you to explore the thought patterns related to the challenging emotions and behaviors. My counseling philosophy is based on an acknowledgment of the individual’s background and personal beliefs. My style allows the people I work with to develop their own perspective of problem solving and empowers them to make the changes needed in order to accomplish their goals.
I have worked with children ages 4-21 as well as their families in school, at home and in the community for the last several years. I have experience with both in the emotional/mental health and Substance Use fields and have successfully helped teens and their families navigate difficulties and improve relationships and communication. I have provided guidance and support for families navigating different systems of care that helps the familiar ensure they are getting the most out of available resources. My purpose in all I do, is work to keep the family system functional and feeling whole. I’d be happy to help your teen or family though the challenges they face and overcome them.
I have always thought of relationships as the merging of two separate rivers as they become one. When rivers meet, when is there not turbulence? The “work” it takes to maintain the relationship was never really explained to us, but here we are, and we all could use some help every now and then. Relationships are give and take and sometimes even that sounds easier said than done. All I can say is that I’d love to help!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
MO LPC 2016014454
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I have appreciated and benefited from Mark’s gentle challenging. His ability to pull in the necessary resources and timely responses give me confidence in his care and competence. Many thanks.
Written on Jan 23, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I wasn't sure what to expect from counselling as I've never had any before, but I am very happy to say that it has been a revelation.
Mark's approach and style clicked with me very early on, and I found it very easy to work with him and to utilise the advice and tools he gave me. It helps that he's very approachable and easy going, and was able to relate to the situations and scenarios that I was seeking help with.
I've found the experience very liberating, and it has made a significant difference to me. I feel like I now have tools and a new outlook that will stay with me for life.
I'm very grateful for his help. I'd highly recommend Mark.
Written on Nov 01, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Mark’s been great at helping me work through situations and gain a good understanding on my thoughts and feelings. I feel like I’ve gained some useful tools since working with mark
Written on Oct 18, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Mark is a great listener who has helped me to interrupt and challenge my spirals of negative thoughts and anxiety. He practices a solutions-focused approach that I find very calming and practical. Working with Mark has been invaluable to me during this high-stakes and uncertain time. I look forward to practicing the strategies he has taught me in my everyday life.
Written on Oct 11, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Mark has helped through many of my troubles and things I struggle with. He listens and gives me good tools and advice to use when I run into these issues. Mark is great.
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mark is an expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and has a positive, solutions-oriented approach to counseling both for personal development and for relationships. He has helped me enormously in providing me with tools to face situations with greater clarity, confidence, and calm. My relationships are greatly improved. Mark has been a real godsend!
Written on Aug 23, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue