Works with
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Hard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience in mental health and addictions. He practices in New York and focuses on helping people manage stress, anger, anxiety, depression, and substance concerns. Mark keeps the work straightforward and respectful so people can take practical steps forward.
He takes a warm, interactive approach in sessions. Conversations center on what matters most to the client and on building skills that can be used day to day.
Background and approach
Mark emphasizes each person's strengths and helps them see their own value while working toward clearer goals. His work draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness practices. That combination lets him both address unhelpful thinking patterns and teach coping tools for strong emotions like anger.
He also uses elements of motivational interviewing to help people find motivation for change. Mark often helps people who are dealing with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, career transitions, and the long-term effects of trauma. He also supports those navigating addictions and process-related struggles such as gambling or problematic sexual behaviors.
Sessions focus on practical strategies - skill building, role practice, and clear action steps. Mark aims to make therapy feel doable, whether the goal is improving communication, managing mood swings, or reducing risky habits. He meets people where they are and helps them move toward lasting change.
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
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Approaches Mark lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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 to online care
Client-centered work focuses on the person's experience and priorities, making sessions collaborative and driven by the client's immediate concerns. This approach helps when someone needs empathy, validation, and practical direction during hard moments.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It teaches concrete skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and to change behaviors that maintain problems like anxiety, depression, or anger outbursts.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It is useful for people who need skills in distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals, and preferences, and then shape the plan together. That collaborative choice helps ensure sessions feel relevant and realistic for daily life.
Online therapy makes scheduling and check-ins easier. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and skills practice, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging can support short check-ins, homework review, or between-session coaching. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does Mark commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, trauma and related problems such as PTSD and bipolar challenges.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are warm and interactive, emphasizing respect and strength. He uses practical skill-building and conversational coaching to help people make changes.
What is his background and experience?
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience working in mental health and addictions across a range of issues.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in New York and holds the LCSW credential issued in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.