Works with
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- CA Psychologist
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Dr. Mark Charles is a licensed psychologist in California with eight years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and life changes.
He also supports people coping with grief, trauma, bipolar symptoms, relationship struggles, and concerns related to HIV/AIDS and social anxiety. He emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what matters to them. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.
Background and approach
He listens first, and then helps clients choose practical steps to try between sessions. Dr. Charles often uses Client-Centered Therapy to make sure the person's goals guide the work.
He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems stuck and teaches concrete strategies to change them. People come to him for short-term skills work and for deeper, ongoing support. He helps people build coping tools, manage strong emotions, and handle stressful life transitions.
He aims for clear, doable goals rather than technical jargon. Taking the first step can feel hard, and he respects that choice. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a session that fits the person’s needs.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- HIV / AIDS
- Post-traumatic stress
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Mark lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's goals. In online sessions this means the therapist spends time understanding what matters most and adapts the pace and tasks to fit each person’s life. This approach is helpful for people who need acceptance and gentle guidance while they work through strong feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. Online CBT commonly includes short exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that people can practice between sessions to manage anxiety, anger, and mood symptoms.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, CBT skill-building, or a mix of both, and they adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for different needs. Video works well for in-depth conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in quickly or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule consistent work on stress, anger, and related concerns.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, trauma and relationship concerns. Additional focus areas include bipolar symptoms, HIV/AIDS related issues, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He keeps sessions collaborative and down-to-earth, listening first and then working with clients to set practical goals. The approach emphasizes clear steps clients can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He is a licensed psychologist in California with eight years of professional experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in California and holds the credential CA Psychologist 30407.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.