- Focus on grief
- Practical skills
- Clinical experience
About Mark
He brings 12 years of clinical experience working with people who are medically ill, facing terminal conditions, grieving losses, or managing chronic health problems. That background informs how he supports individuals coping with hospice and end-of-life concerns, caregiver stress, and illness-related distress. His work also covers anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, ADHD, and issues around identity and multicultural challenges.
Mark uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method strategies, and a client-centered, solution-focused stance. In plain terms, that means he helps people notice what matters to them, try out new behaviors, and learn practical skills to manage emotions and relationships.
He trained at the University of California, Berkeley with a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health and holds licensure in multiple states. His Oregon practice draws on experience with veterans, the bereaved, and people living with serious illness, so he is familiar with the stresses that come with caregiving and aging.
Mark aims for straightforward collaboration in sessions. He prefers clear goals, respectful listening, and practical steps you can try between meetings. If that approach sounds useful, the next step is a short matching process to see if it feels right for you.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Oregon, Washington, California
Languages
English
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, often used for anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for high emotional reactivity and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust as needed so the plan fits the person’s real life and priorities.
Confirm current session options before booking because formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. They can also let someone use a quieter spot, rely on a phone connection when video isn’t practical, or schedule sessions around caregiving or medical appointments. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire to see what works for your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges tied to health and caregiving.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions use practical, client-centered methods that draw on ACT, CBT, and DBT techniques along with solution-focused work to set goals and try new behaviors.
What kind of clinical background does he have?
He has 12 years of experience working with medically ill and terminally ill people, the bereaved, veterans, and others facing chronic health or life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon and holds graduate degrees in social work and public health from the University of California, Berkeley.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.