Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 58513
- NPI1215249602
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Emotional awareness
- CBT and DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Mark
Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
He focuses on helping people build emotional awareness so they can make changes that matter. He uses practical techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time.
Mark describes his role as sometimes a collaborator and coach, and at other times someone who validates what a person has gone through. He pays attention to the quality of the working relationship and asks for feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Many clients he has seen have experience with substance use or with feeling marginalized because of how they identify. He helps people develop concrete strategies for resilience and steps toward change rather than vague goals.
Sessions aim to make it possible for clients to talk openly, surface difficult feelings, and try small experiments between meetings. He encourages saying everything that matters so patterns and impulses can be noticed and managed more effectively.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Mark commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can put words to feelings and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques for emotion regulation and distress tolerance when strong feelings get in the way of daily life. DBT skills can help with impulsivity, anger, and managing intense mood shifts by teaching step-by-step strategies.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation helps shape what techniques are emphasized and how sessions are structured.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep consistency and apply skills in everyday situations.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, trauma, grief, and related issues such as self-esteem and impulsivity.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He blends practical techniques with supportive collaboration, acting as coach or validator depending on what someone needs in the moment.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mood, behavior, and identity related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.