Mark Flores , LCSW

Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience helping people build emotional awareness and change patterns that no longer serve them. He combines practical techniques from Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor care to each person's needs and to promote greater self-understanding and resilience.

He approaches therapy as both collaborator and coach, and also offers validation when that is what a person most needs. Mark places strong emphasis on the working relationship, inviting regular feedback so sessions remain aligned with the client’s goals and preferences. He encourages open expression and strives to create a space where people can say everything they need to say as part of the healing process.

Mark has extensive experience supporting people affected by substance use and those who have felt marginalized because of their identity. He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and family issues, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Together with each client he develops practical strategies for resilience and concrete steps toward meaningful change.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Mark Flores draws from several evidence-informed approaches to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person’s experience and building a strong therapeutic relationship - it is useful for people seeking validation, self-exploration, and a collaborative space to work through personal challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns - it is often effective for problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process, and Mark works collaboratively with each person to tailor techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. He listens to feedback and adjusts the focus of sessions so therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it possible to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or work. For many people this flexibility makes it easier to stay consistent with treatment and to apply new skills between sessions while maintaining regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists.