Therapist profile
Mark Gruber, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Addiction and Mood Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH11710
- NPI1194248112
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- Substance use help
- Mood and anxiety
- Client-centered work
About Mark
Mark Gruber is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship strain, and anger. He also addresses sexuality and LGBT concerns and supports people coping with life changes and career stress.
Mark draws on straightforward conversation, humor, and a focus on building rapport. He says a working relationship matters more than technique, and he aims to make sessions feel direct and usable. He brings lived experience in recovery to work with drug and alcohol addiction concerns.
His practice blends several practical approaches. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot thought patterns that feed anger or low mood. Client-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the person's perspective and priorities. Mindfulness practices are used to slow strong emotions and create space for a different response.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his work with people who are trying to change substance use or other habits. Solution-focused techniques are used for brief, goal-oriented work when someone needs concrete steps. Across methods he tends to be direct, with an emphasis on what a person can try between sessions.
People who want straightforward, experience-based support for anger, addiction, or mood concerns often seek him out. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients, and schedules are arranged through the service's matching and booking flow.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Mark combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to help people manage anger and related concerns. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active, and it offers specific skills to test and change those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation anchored to the person's own experience and goals, with the therapist following the client's lead and clarifying what matters most.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce emotional reactivity. These skills can make it easier to pause before reacting, calm the body, and choose different responses in heated moments. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss options and adjust methods based on a client's goals and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commute time. Therapists can also adapt exercises and homework for use between sessions so progress continues in everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger as it shows up alongside stress, relationship strain, substance use, anxiety, and mood disorders.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses direct conversation, rapport building, and occasional humor. He focuses on practical steps and clear goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings and with substance use concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida and practices with that credential.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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