Mark Jim Shelton, LCSW

Mark Jim Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses related challenges such as chronic pain, codependency, substance issues, and family of origin patterns.

He treats people as the experts on their own lives and builds on their existing strengths. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change. He encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.

In therapy he helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck, including people-pleasing or putting others first at their own expense. He also works with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, phobias, and mood difficulties. When addiction or past trauma are present, he addresses how those issues affect current choices and relationships.

Over four decades he has worked in settings that exposed him to a wide range of problems and coping styles. That experience informs how he listens and suggests next steps. Clients can expect direct feedback, practical problem solving, and an emphasis on building skills to manage strong emotions.

People interested in working together begin by sharing what they most want to change. From there he and the client decide on session focus and pace. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.

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