Therapist profile
Mark O'Laughlin, LPC
Colorado
Licensed counselor - relationships and addiction
Continue with MarkWhere Mark stands
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, Colorado / 4090
- NPI
- 1508163932
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
About
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- DBT skills
- Jungian perspectives
About Mark
Mark O'Laughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction, and life transitions. Mark also focuses on codependency and communication problems alongside issues such as trauma, parenting stress, sleep trouble, and compassion fatigue.
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills in session. Mark often leans on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also brings client-centered methods that focus on the person's strengths and goals.
In some cases he draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and on Jungian ideas to look at themes and personal meaning. Mindfulness practices and positive psychology elements are used when they suit a person’s goals. He has experience running groups for people working on substance use concerns.
Sessions aim to identify what is getting in the way of clearer boundaries, better communication, or steadier mood. Mark works with clients to build skills for saying no, managing anxiety, sleeping more effectively, and coping with change. His style is practical and direct, centered on what people can try between sessions.
Outside of work he composes music and spends time on outdoor recreation. That personal interest informs his practical, life-oriented approach to therapy.
How sessions work
Bringing CBT, DBT and client-centered work into online sessions
Mark often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and for reshaping patterns that feed codependent behavior.He also works with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are practical tools for handling strong feelings and reducing reactive responses in relationships. Client-centered methods emphasize a focus on the person's goals and strengths and guide how sessions are paced and prioritized.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Mark will talk with each person about goals, what feels most practical, and which methods to try first. Decisions are collaborative and can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not specify particular online formats, so please confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT homework, DBT skills practice, and client-focused conversations to work in remote sessions while helping clients apply tools between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, trauma, parenting stress, sleep issues, and codependency concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses practical conversation and skills training, often combining client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness exercises.
How long has he been practicing?
Mark has 20 years of experience working with a range of people and populations across the age range.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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