- Substance use focus
- Mood and anxiety
- Client-centered work
About Mark
Mark Gruber is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, and anger, among other concerns. He also supports issues around sexuality, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, relationships, grief, and life changes.
Mark draws on straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. He uses Client-Centered methods to keep the focus on each person's priorities. He also brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing techniques to help change unhelpful thinking and build motivation for different choices.
Mark is in recovery and has long-term sobriety, which he applies to his work with drug and alcohol addiction. He has extensive experience with substance use and LGBT issues and integrates that background with work on mood and anxiety problems. He often uses humor and rapport building to reduce tension and make hard topics easier to address.
In session he aims to build trust quickly and keep things direct. Conversations typically include practical skills, short-term goal setting, and steps to manage strong emotions like anger or resentment. He helps people notice patterns and practice new responses that fit their life.
Clients can expect a counselor who is straightforward about goals and methods. He combines experience with down-to-earth techniques to help people manage stress, work on relationships, and make progress on addiction and mood concerns.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. Online sessions use that same approach, letting the person set priorities and pace while the therapist reflects and clarifies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In an online session CBT techniques include identifying thought patterns, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing homework between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, then recommend whether to emphasize CBT, client-centered work, or motivational interviewing. That decision is collaborative and can shift as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit is hard to arrange. They also allow follow-up conversations about skills practice and coping strategies without needing to travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, anger, relationship and sexuality concerns, and related issues such as grief and self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered conversation combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing to set goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in counseling practice and long-term personal recovery which informs his work with substance use.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor - FL LMHC - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details during intake.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.