About Mark
Mark Beiser is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 28 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and other issues listed in his specialties. He offers straightforward help for people who want to change how they respond and feel.
He typically starts by helping people make small, manageable changes in their choices. Those changes are used to shift thinking patterns and, over time, affect feelings. He also addresses motivation and confidence so clients can keep changes going between sessions.
Mark uses practical tools such as mindfulness practice and thought regulation to support progress. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to map thoughts and behaviors, and on Motivational Interviewing to clarify what clients want to do next. Narrative and trauma-focused approaches are also part of his work when those methods fit the issue.
Sessions aim to be direct and respectful, with clear goals and small steps toward them. He guides the process while encouraging clients to try changes between meetings and notice what happens. The focus is on usable strategies rather than abstract theory.
His background includes a masters degree in counseling completed in 1995 and an Illinois LCPC licensed in 2002. He has been practicing since 1988 and continues to help people address practical problems like coping with life changes, anger, and chronic stress.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress. It helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and problems that come from repeated reactions. Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help people notice their thoughts and feelings without immediate action.He also integrates Motivational Interviewing when clients need help clarifying goals and increasing their motivation to try new behaviors. That approach uses short, practical conversations to find personally meaningful reasons to change. Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative; he will work with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. It also permits practicing techniques between meetings in everyday settings. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so online sessions remain practical and focused on real-life change.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults on temper, ongoing resentment, frustration at work, and living with someone elses anger among other concerns such as trauma and relationships.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His style is practical and goal-focused. He uses small changes, thought regulation, mindfulness, and other proven tools to shift thoughts and feelings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has been working with people since 1988 and has 28 years of experience noted in his profile.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.