- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Mark
Mark Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) working with clients in North Carolina. He has 24 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, and life changes. Mark also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and problems with communication or trust.
He favors straightforward conversations that focus on what is happening now. Sessions typically break problems into manageable steps and practical skills. He uses a mix of approaches to help people reduce overwhelming emotions and rebuild routines after loss or change.
Mark draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's concerns and goals. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness strategies are used when people need tools to manage intense feelings and improve day-to-day coping.
People turn to him for help navigating blended household tensions, co-parenting stress, and the feelings that follow infidelity or loss. He also works with men facing identity and relationship pressures, and with caregivers carrying long-term strain. The aim is practical: clearer communication, steadier emotion, and better daily functioning.
To begin, a short assessment helps identify priorities and a plan. From there he and the client choose approaches and steps that fit the person's life and responsibilities.
How Mark uses evidence-based methods online
Mark often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a person-led conversation where the therapist follows the client's concerns and goals. This helps clarify priorities and what the person wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns.He also brings Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills into treatment when intense emotions or relationship conflicts are present. DBT provides clear techniques for managing strong feelings, improving communication, and tolerating stress without acting impulsively. Together these approaches give both short-term tools and a framework for longer-term change.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Mark will discuss goals and try approaches that fit the client's needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about format details when you sign up so sessions match your routine and technical setup.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, depression, and life changes. He also focuses on issues like attachment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps conversations direct and goal-focused, mixing practical strategies with reflective listening. Expect skill-building and steps aimed at improving daily functioning.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Does he work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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