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Mark Beiser

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Mark Beiser, LCPC

Illinois

LCPC - Stress and parenting support

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About

  • CBT techniques
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Trauma-focused work

About Mark

Mark Beiser is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 28 years of experience. He helps adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.

He begins by looking at small, manageable changes in everyday choices. Those changes are meant to shift thoughts and then feelings. He also addresses motivation and confidence so people can keep moving forward. Sessions often include mindfulness practice and thought regulation exercises.

Mark uses a mix of practical techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) shapes how people notice and change unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness methods teach skills for staying present during strong emotions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel stuck or uncertain about making changes.

He also brings trauma-focused methods and narrative therapy into work with trauma and related concerns. That means paying attention to what happened, how it affects current life, and the stories people tell about themselves. The pace is steady and focused on concrete steps people can try between sessions.

His approach is straightforward and relational. He aims to be genuine and respectful while helping people set and meet goals. Readers looking for a practitioner who prioritizes practical change and steady support may find this approach useful.

How sessions work

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT focuses on noticing and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can use structured exercises and homework to practice new ways of thinking between meetings, which helps with anxiety, depression, and worry about parenting or relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to present-moment experience through guided breathing and brief exercises. These practices reduce reactivity and can be adapted to short check-ins or daily practice that fits into a busy home schedule.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable. Together they will try approaches and adjust based on what helps most, balancing skills practice with discussion of personal history and current problems.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a day, allow shorter focused check-ins, and let people practice skills at home between sessions. Speak with the therapist about which arrangements would work best for your routine and goals.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Listed in

Illinois

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family matters, grief, anger, bipolar mood issues, ADHD and related challenges.

How would he approach a parenting-related concern?

Sessions start with small, practical changes and build motivation and confidence. Mindfulness and thought-regulation techniques are often used to manage strong emotions around parenting.

How much experience does he have?

He has 28 years of experience working with people and has held an Illinois LCPC since 2002.

Where is he licensed to practice?

He holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are used for sessions and how much do they cost?

The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm available formats before booking. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to schedule a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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 in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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