Mark Gutierrez, LPC - Therapist in Texas

About Mark

Mark Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who uses practical therapies to help people build stronger coping skills. He focuses on helping clients develop emotional regulation and healthier ways to respond to stress and painful memories. Mark aims to create steady foundations so people can move toward more positive experiences in daily life.

He favors clear, skills-based work that addresses immediate problems like anxiety, depression, anger, and grief.

Background and approach

That often looks like learning small habits that make big differences - breathing and grounding tools, thought practice, and ways to face difficult feelings without getting overwhelmed. He also supports people dealing with trauma, compassion fatigue, identity questions, and workplace or relationship stress. Mark emphasizes the counseling relationship as part of the healing process.

He describes his style as compassionate, affirming, flexible, and fair. He aims to offer a calm space where clients can feel understood while they try new ways of coping. Before becoming a counselor he spent more than fifteen years in education.

That background means he is used to working with people from many backgrounds and life situations. He has experience with varied identities, religious beliefs, and histories of trauma. His training includes a Masters in Education and licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Mark combines client-centered listening with practical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people learn and practice new skills.

Therapeutic approaches for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes when someone wants to act despite hard feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by teaching practical skills to shift thinking and reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that match the person's needs. Sessions can be adjusted over time as progress and challenges become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit work on coping skills into a busy schedule and to get support from home. Many people find remote sessions helpful for practicing new tools between meetings and for staying consistent with therapy.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Mark focus on?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, self-esteem, workplace problems, and identity-related concerns such as LGBT issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is practical and client-centered, combining compassionate listening with skill-building exercises. He emphasizes emotional regulation and concrete tools to manage symptoms.

What is his professional background?

He has ten years of counseling experience and spent over fifteen years working in the field of education, bringing experience with diverse backgrounds and trauma exposure.

Where is he licensed and what are his credentials?

He holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. License details are TX LPC 75999 and he practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for online sessions?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and starting therapy handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 10 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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