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About Mark
Mark Flores is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Texas with 20 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, anger, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Mark centers sessions on increasing emotional awareness. He uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques to help people notice feelings and reactions. He can act as a collaborator and coach or as someone who listens and validates what a person has been through. He pays attention to feedback about how the work is going and adjusts the approach when needed.
Many people he has worked with have had substance use histories or have felt marginalized because of their identity. He guides clients toward steps that build resilience and toward practical change when that is the goal. Sessions aim to produce clear strategies as well as space to talk through painful memories or current struggles.
His methods draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas. These tools are used to address patterns, coping skills, motivation, and how past relationships shape present feelings.
Mark offers direct, unhurried conversations that focus on what is happening at home and in relationships. People who want practical strategies alongside a chance to make sense of feelings may find his style a good fit.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It emphasizes the relationship and lets the client guide the pace of work, which can help with feelings of shame, isolation, and identity concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses clear exercises and practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change unhelpful behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for impulsivity, anger, and problems with regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration may include trying different techniques and checking in about what helps.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. He uses these approaches to help people develop skills and clearer plans they can use between sessions.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He balances coaching and listening, using practical techniques and reflective conversation to increase emotional awareness.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as an LCSW in Texas.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, fill out the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.