- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Gottman elements
About Mark
Mark O'Laughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, addictions, and other life challenges. Mark also supports people facing trauma, sleep problems, parenting strain, career shifts, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
He meets people where they are and talks plainly about the difficulties they bring. Sessions focus on practical skills and clear steps you can try between meetings. Mark looks for existing strengths and builds on them as therapy progresses.
In practice he uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered conversation. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness strategies when those fit the situation. For relationship concerns he incorporates elements from the Gottman Method.
Mark has experience running group work for people coping with substance use and addictive behaviors. That background informs his approach when addiction or codependency is part of someone’s story. He encourages skills training and concrete coping tools in those cases.
Outside of work he composes music and spends time outdoors. That personal interest informs his practical, grounded style when helping people manage anger, communication problems, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and other stressors.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy is a conversational approach that focuses on what matters to the person and uses their strengths as a basis for change. It helps when someone needs to feel heard and to make choices about goals and timing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific techniques to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems because sessions often include practice tasks between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation. Those skills are practical for people who want step-by-step tools for handling anger, stress, and relationship conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best, adjusting techniques as goals and preferences become clearer.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy day, reducing commute time, and making it easier to attend weeknight or lunch-hour appointments. Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the exact online options before booking. Online sessions can let people use brief check-ins or skill-practice without leaving the home or workplace, which helps integrate what is learned into everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, anger, addictions, trauma, sleep issues, parenting strain, career changes, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
How would he approach anger and relationship strain?
He uses clear, skills-based work such as cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills training, and Gottman-informed tools for communication and conflict.
How much experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of adults and with group programs for people facing substance use challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm available session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.