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Online therapist

Mark Flores

Clear guidance for emotional change

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
20 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mark

Mark Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience. He focuses on helping people notice and name their emotions so they can make changes. He combines practical tools and a collaborative, straightforward style.

He works from Texas and holds TX LCSW 58513. He often blends motivational interviewing with cognitive behavioral tools to help clients set small, realistic goals and test new ways of coping. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming.

Background and approach

Sessions move at a practical pace and focus on what someone can try between meetings. Therapy with him centers on a respectful working relationship. He aims to be both coach and listener when needed, offering validation and direct feedback.

He asks for regular input so the work stays useful and grounded in daily life. Many people he has worked with have faced substance use or challenges tied to identity. He helps people build resilience and take steps toward change.

His approach emphasizes simple, doable strategies rather than dense theory. Parents reading this will find plain language and short-term goals are common tools in sessions. He can explain skills to support family interactions and coping during tough transitions.

He focuses on clear next steps rather than vague promises.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers validation, and helps clarify goals so people can make changes that feel right for them.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include practical exercises and simple experiments to test new responses to stress, anxiety, or mood symptoms.

Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving self-control. These skills are useful when feelings become overwhelming or lead to impulsive choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

Online therapy using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week. Video and phone let people talk in real time, while chat and text offer shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. This flexibility helps people practice skills in daily life and stay connected to a licensed professional without long travel.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma, grief, and related struggles such as shame, isolation, and impulsivity.
How does he approach therapy?
He uses a mix of client-centered listening and active techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to teach coping skills and change habits.
What background and experience does he have?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience working with people facing substance use and identity-related challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
Mark holds TX LCSW 58513 and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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