- Emotional regulation
- Trauma-informed care
- Men's wellbeing
About Mark
Mark Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people build stronger coping skills and emotional regulation. He aims to help people leave painful patterns behind and move toward more positive experiences. Mark emphasizes a respectful, kind approach in sessions and centers the counseling relationship as a key part of change.
He uses straightforward techniques to help people strengthen what already works and learn new ways to manage stress. That often means practicing skills in session and applying them between meetings so progress carries into daily life. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and workplace stress among other concerns.
Mark draws on almost a decade of counseling experience and over fifteen years in education. That background informs his work with people from different ethnicities, faiths, and sexual orientations. He has particular experience with trauma and post-traumatic responses and with people coping with identity- related stressors.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and practical steps. The therapist models compassion, flexibility, and fairness while helping people experiment with new ways of thinking and acting. He also addresses issues such as low self-esteem, anger, relationship strain, and career pressures.
Clients can expect a calm, encouraging tone and a focus on skills that can be used outside the therapy room. Mark also supports people working through men’s issues, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and the challenges young adults often face.
How his approaches shape online therapy
Mark frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. ACT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and committing to meaningful action despite them. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and to practice alternative, healthier responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with each person to choose or blend methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you plan to work online, confirm the session formats offered before booking since current options are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or make it simpler to meet when work schedules change. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues outside scheduled meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and post-traumatic stress, as well as workplace and relationship issues. Other focuses include ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and men’s wellbeing.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is compassionate, affirming, flexible, and fair. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill-building, and practical strategies to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of counseling experience plus more than fifteen years working in education. That mix informs his practical, skills-focused approach.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during intake and scheduling.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.