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Mark Dunn

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Mark Dunn, LCMHC, LPCC

North Carolina

Licensed counselor - Family and relationship concerns

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • CBT and DBT tools

About Mark

Mark Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in North Carolina with 24 years of experience. He works with adults on common challenges such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship concerns. He also focuses on family-related issues and the strains that come with caregiving and blended households.

He uses practical conversation and focused strategies in sessions. He listens to what matters to the client and adjusts how he talks and plans work together. Sessions often involve identifying patterns, testing small changes, and building coping skills that fit day-to-day life.

His background includes long-term clinical practice in community and outpatient settings. That experience shaped a straightforward approach to worries about relationships, attachment matters, and communication problems. He pays attention to how caregiving roles and family arrangements affect stress and self-esteem.

Mark draws on several evidence-based methods, including client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical behavior skills. He blends these with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to support decision making and emotion regulation. The emphasis is on clear, usable tools rather than jargon.

People who reach out often want concrete help with tough conversations, grief, or the ongoing fatigue of caregiving. He describes therapy as a collaborative process where practical steps are tried, reviewed, and adjusted. Prospective clients are invited to begin by completing the intake steps listed on the service site.

How sessions work

How Mark uses therapeutic approaches online

Client-centered work focuses on the person's perspective and priorities. It means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the client set practical goals. This approach suits people who need a conversational space to sort values and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions may include tracking patterns, testing small changes, and practicing new responses to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills add structure for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness in stressful family or caregiving situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work together with the client to try methods and see what fits best based on goals and preferences. Adjustments are made as needed rather than fixed from the start.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy routine and reducing travel time. Confirm the current session format options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, avoid commute time, or choose a meeting style that matches day-to-day demands.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Listed in

North Carolina, California

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship problems, and family-related strain such as caregiving or blended family issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He uses straightforward, conversational sessions that focus on practical skills and problem solving guided by the client's goals and preferences.

How much experience does he have?

He has 24 years of professional experience in clinical settings working with a range of adult concerns related to family, relationships, and mood.

What credentials and location apply?

He holds the credentials LCMHC and LPCC and practices in North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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