- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative coaching style
- Focus on identity
About Mark
Mark Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, and major life shifts. He brings a straightforward, collaborative style to sessions and focuses on emotional awareness as a starting point for change. He often supports men and others dealing with issues around identity and belonging in Texas and beyond his local practice.
Mark keeps sessions practical and conversational. He blends Client-Centered work with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build coping skills. He also uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help making concrete changes. Conversations can include exploring patterns from past relationships and finding small steps forward.
He aims to be both coach and witness depending on what the person needs. That might mean setting action steps one week and listening for validation the next. He emphasizes the working relationship and asks for feedback to make sure sessions are helpful.
Many people he sees have lived with substance use, questions about gender and sexual identity, or feelings of being marginalized. He helps people develop practical strategies for resilience and clearer decision making. Work often includes managing impulses, improving self-esteem, and coping with grief or loss.
Mark holds a Texas LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He offers services in English and does not take international clients. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the person's lead to build trust and clarity; it helps when someone needs acceptance and a safe partner to make sense of feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and impulse control. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, combines emotion regulation skills with acceptance strategies to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. Sessions can shift over time from skill building to deeper exploration depending on what the client needs.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule during the day or evening. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep continuity of care during life transitions. Licensed professionals adapt the pace and techniques so therapy can be practical and useful within a person’s everyday routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Additional focuses include body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, and men’s issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions tend to be conversational and practical with a mix of coaching and validation. He asks for feedback and adjusts the approach based on what the person finds helpful.
What is his clinical background?
He has 20 years of experience working with people facing substance use, marginalization by identity, and mood or impulse challenges. His work emphasizes emotional awareness and stepwise change.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Texas LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.