- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focused work
- Skills for panic
About Mark
Mark German is an Illinois LCPC with 34 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and related concerns including social anxiety. He speaks English and accepts international clients. He uses several psychotherapy approaches to help people tackle specific problems and build practical coping skills.
He combines straightforward talk therapy with structured techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and clarifying personal values to guide choices. That practical orientation is intended to help people manage symptoms such as panic attacks, mood shifts, or problems with sleep and eating.
Attachment-based work and client-centered methods guide how he approaches relationship and intimacy concerns. This helps when people want to understand patterns like abandonment fears, communication problems, or feeling isolated. The work looks at how past connections shape present reactions and tests small changes in how someone relates to others.
He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy for skills like distress tolerance and emotion regulation when strong feelings interfere with daily life. Therapy can include short exercises to practice between sessions and direct coaching on handling difficult moments.
To begin, Mark asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapeutic approaches are used for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns like panic responses or unhelpful thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current reactions and helps people try new ways of relating when intimacy or abandonment fears cause distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and day-to-day constraints, then suggest methods to try. That recommendation is collaborative and can be adjusted as sessions progress based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work or family tasks, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports practicing skills in the settings where problems come up, then bringing observations back to sessions for troubleshooting and coaching.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief, and a range of related concerns such as panic attacks, mood disorders, and social anxiety.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style mixes structured techniques and open conversation. Expect practical skills work alongside exploration of relationship patterns and values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 34 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and relational difficulties.
What credential and location should I know?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices from Illinois.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.