- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- DBT skills
About Mark
Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, identity and intimacy-related issues, and mood concerns including bipolar conditions.
Mark begins by helping people notice and name their emotions. He uses straightforward conversation and practical techniques drawn from several therapy styles. Some clients look for coaching and clear steps forward; others need validation and space to say hard things. He pays attention to how the therapeutic relationship is going and asks for feedback along the way.
People who have dealt with substance use or who feel marginalized for their identity are part of his experience. He helps people build small, manageable strategies to reduce harm and increase coping. Sessions focus on actions that can be tried between meetings and on learning what works for each person.
Mark works with topics such as abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, codependency, gender dysphoria, and issues tied to HIV/AIDS. He also addresses impulse control, isolation, men's issues, guilt and shame, and self-esteem struggles.
His approach draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. Expect practical conversations that connect feelings, behavior, and next steps. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his methods translate to online sessions
Mark uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that fit remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to a person’s experience so they can speak freely and notice feelings. This helps when someone needs empathy and clear feedback about how they are doing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and suggests experiments to try between meetings, which can be discussed and reviewed during online sessions.He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach concrete skills such as distress tolerance and emotional regulation. DBT skills are practical and often involve short exercises and steps that can be practiced in daily life and then reviewed with the therapist. Finding the right mix is collaborative - the therapist and client decide together which approaches fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences over the first few sessions.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try therapy while juggling work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address related to social anxiety and phobia?
He lists anxiety among many concerns and works with related issues like isolation, self-esteem, and relationship stress.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines conversation with practical techniques from approaches such as CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice emotions and try specific strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has practiced for 20 years as a clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and addiction issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are used for meetings?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.