Mark Lawless , LCSW

Mark Lawless is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Connecticut with 25 years of professional experience. As a LCSW he brings long-standing clinical training in social work and psychotherapy to help people navigate addictions, depression, shifts in motivation, and challenging life transitions. He also works with individuals affected by low self-esteem and confidence, and with those coping with isolation or loneliness.

Mark has experience supporting people engaged with the 12 Step recovery community and offers tailored help for professionals and caregivers facing compassion fatigue. He emphasizes a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and already possesses resources to draw on in difficult times. This approach guides his work toward practical steps that build resilience and restore a sense of agency.

Mark acknowledges that beginning therapy can take courage and he honors the decision to reach out for support. His practice focuses on meeting people where they are and helping them identify strategies that align with their goals and values.

Evidence-based approaches and online support

Mark draws on a strengths-based approach that helps people identify and build on existing resources and capabilities. This orientation focuses on recognizing personal strengths and applying them to address issues like low self-esteem, life changes, and coping with depression. He also brings experience working with the 12 Step recovery community, offering recovery-informed support that complements clinical techniques and suits people managing addictions or early recovery challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust strategies over time so treatment remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those working with his practice. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging create scheduling flexibility and reduce barriers related to travel or geography. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists in ways that fit each person’s daily life.