- Direct problem-solving
- Men's wellbeing focus
- Actionable steps
About Mark
Mark Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York who focuses on practical, problem-solving care. He centers sessions on what someone needs now and helps them move toward clearer choices. His style is straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at people who want actionable support.
With 12 years of experience noted in recent practice, he draws on client-centered listening to understand a person's priorities. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused steps to set manageable goals. Together these approaches help address stress, anxiety, depression, mood challenges, and grief.
Mark supports people dealing with life transitions, career pressures, anger, and relationship concerns. He also works with issues tied to aging, caregiving stress, traumatic brain injury, multicultural concerns, and recovery after disaster. Men’s issues and hearing-impaired clients are listed among his focus areas.
Sessions tend to move quickly from assessment to concrete next steps. That can include connecting people to resources, practicing new coping skills, or planning small experiments to test changes. The aim is steady progress rather than long lists of abstract goals.
People who prefer a direct, practical approach often find this style useful. He works in English and practices in New York. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and schedules.
Approach-driven online care and what it looks like
Mark uses client-centered therapy to listen and prioritize what matters most to each person. This approach focuses on understanding a client's perspective and building goals based on their values and concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify patterns of thinking that contribute to stress or low mood and teaches practical strategies to change those patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and immediate solutions rather than lengthy problem analysis, which can be helpful during life changes or when facing specific challenges.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person's needs and adjust as progress is made.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let people continue work on coping skills between sessions and schedule meetings around work or caregiving responsibilities.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood challenges, grief, anger, and relationship issues. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, aging concerns, traumatic brain injury, and coping after disasters.
What is his therapeutic style?
His work combines client-centered listening with solution-focused and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions aim to identify immediate needs and set clear, practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He lists 12 years of experience in his current practice. That reflects recent professional practice in New York as a licensed social worker.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCSW-R and practices in New York. No additional credential or licensing details are provided beyond that.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing should be checked during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule according to the therapist's availability.