- Client-centered approach
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-aware care
About Mark
Mark Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who emphasizes Client-Centered Therapy in his work. He focuses on helping people build stronger coping skills and better manage emotions. His style is compassionate and flexible, aiming to create a trusting relationship where change can happen.
He helps people learn to regulate intense feelings and respond to stress more effectively. That often starts with strengthening skills a person already has and adding new ones that fit daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps that support better emotional balance over time.
Mark brings about 10 years of counseling experience plus more than 15 years in education. He has worked with people from varied backgrounds and life situations, including those exposed to traumatic events. His background informs a straightforward, respectful way of working with difficult experiences.
Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and workplace stress. He also supports people facing identity-related concerns, such as LGBT issues, and struggles like substance of self-worth, anger, and isolation.
In sessions he uses approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to help people set goals, practice new coping strategies, and carry skills into daily life.
How his approaches guide online support
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and collaboration. The therapist follows the person's lead and helps them set goals that matter to them while offering support and understanding.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches practical ways to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck. ACT supports people who want to build actions that match their values even when emotions are hard to manage.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then adjust methods together. This collaborative process helps match techniques to real-life needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people choose sessions that suit their energy and schedule, which helps carry new skills into daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
Mark works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes a kind, respectful relationship and practical skill-building to improve emotional regulation and coping.
What experience does he bring?
He has about 10 years of counseling experience and over 15 years working in education, with exposure to diverse backgrounds and traumatic events.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work together with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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