Where Mark stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 58513
- NPI
- 1215249602
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
About
- Motivational Interviewing
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Mark
Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Texas with 20 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, mood challenges, and questions about gender or sexual identity.
Mark focuses on helping people notice and name what they feel. He uses straightforward conversation to help clients understand their patterns and what keeps them stuck. He balances coaching and validation depending on what a person needs that week.
He often draws on Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to set practical steps and DBT skills to manage intense feelings. He also brings psychodynamic ideas into conversations about how past relationships shape present reactions. Sessions include checking in, feedback about how therapy is going, and small, doable practices to try between meetings.
Many people who come to him have lived with substance use in themselves or others, or have felt marginalized because of how they identify. He helps people build clearer boundaries, reduce people-pleasing, and find ways to care for themselves without abandoning important relationships. He will work with clients to develop resilience and practical next steps.
Mark asks clients to speak openly about their experience. He uses that feedback to adjust the work and to plan goals that make sense for everyday life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says so they can hear themselves more clearly; this helps when someone wants to better understand patterns like people-pleasing or codependent behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep stress and anxiety active, and it often includes practical exercises to try between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for tolerating distress and managing intense emotions, which can be useful for impulse control and relationship strain.Figuring out which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different techniques, and invite feedback so the plan changes if something is not working. Expect a mix of conversation, skills practice, and short take-home exercises based on what the client needs.
Confirm the available session formats before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. The therapist will work with each person to set a rhythm that suits their everyday life and goals.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction-related issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma, grief, and mood problems among adults.
How would he describe his way of working?
He blends coaching and validation, using clear conversation, feedback, and practical steps. Techniques include motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT skills.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of clinical experience as a Texas-based LCSW.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a LCSW in Texas and practices with clients who are located in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are offered for scheduling.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a 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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.