Therapist profile
Dr. Mark Chustz, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Anger and Life Transitions
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / 120150
- NPI1740418342
- Experience34 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Addictions
- Relationship work
- Grief support
About Mark
Dr. Mark Chustz is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts with 34 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are facing addiction, relationship strains, grief, anger, anxiety, and major life changes. He also supports people with career stress, parenting concerns, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.
Over three decades he has worked with people coping with trauma and abuse, caregiving strain, and mood difficulties. He draws on approaches that keep conversations focused and practical, helping people identify patterns that keep them stuck and test new ways of responding. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented while staying sensitive to tough emotions.
Mark uses a mix of client-centered work and structured methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that feed anger and anxiety. He also brings in emotionally-focused ideas to look at relationship patterns and attachment ways of relating. Jungian and existential perspectives are available for people who want to look at meaning, symbols, and larger life questions.
He frequently helps people navigate transitions like divorce, midlife shifts, job change, or caregiving crises. He also sees clients dealing with addiction, codependency, and issues tied to family of origin. Conversations may include practical coping skills, communication work, and steps to reduce reactivity.
Dr. Chustz accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Dr. Chustz combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral methods and emotionally-focused work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience so they can name feelings and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and gives practical exercises to test new ways of responding. Emotionally-Focused Therapy examines how attachment and interaction patterns shape relationship reactions and helps people try new responses in close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He asks about your goals and preferences, and then recommends methods that suit your situation. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can schedule around work or caregiving. Therapists can also adapt exercises, homework, and communication styles to make sessions practical and applicable to daily life.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address related to anger?
He works with anger tied to relationships, workplace stress, parenting strain, and long-standing resentment. Addictions and trauma-related anger are also listed among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style blends client-centered listening with active methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused work. Sessions aim to be practical and collaborative.
How much experience does he have?
He has 34 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues including addiction, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
What credential and location should I expect?
He is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing from Massachusetts.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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