Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Illinois
- Years in practice
- 28
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Beiser is a licensed clinical professional counselor with broad experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, grief, and life transitions. He has supported people through trauma, depression, relationship strain, and parenting challenges. He draws on practical techniques to help clients make small changes that add up over time.
He earned a master’s degree in counseling in 1995 and holds an Illinois LCPC license granted in 2002. Mark has been working in the field since 1988 and brings nearly three decades of experience to his practice.
Background and approach
Mark’s style is straightforward and respectful. He aims to build trust by being genuine and by listening first. Sessions focus on clear, achievable steps rather than abstract theory.
Clients often start with small shifts in behavior that lead to different thoughts and then to new feelings. Common tools in his work include mindfulness practices and thought regulation exercises. He also uses motivational techniques to address confidence and drive.
When trauma is involved, he brings trauma-focused strategies to carefully address painful memories and reactions. Mark works collaboratively with people to set goals and track progress. He talks through barriers with clients and helps them test new choices between sessions.
His approach is practical and paced to each person’s needs and readiness.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Mark lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, anger, depression, and mood regulation by turning ideas into practical experiments and small changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices and grounding skills to reduce reactivity and improve awareness of emotions and bodily signals. It is often useful for stress, anger, and trauma-related symptoms.Mark works collaboratively to find the right approach for each person. He will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they pick methods and adjust them as therapy progresses so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.
Online sessions offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and shared exercises. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier when a camera isn’t preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone wants to write through a problem between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and try techniques in daily life.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of concerns does Mark help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and related issues like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, respectful approach that emphasizes listening, practical steps, and building small changes over time to shift thoughts and feelings.
What is his professional background?
He has worked in counseling since 1988, earned a master’s degree in counseling in 1995, and has 28 years of post-qualification experience.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds an Illinois LCPC license and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are session fees structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.