Dr. Mark Chustz, LICSW

Dr. Mark Chustz uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a core approach to help people manage difficult feelings and change unhelpful habits. He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of experience. He works from Massachusetts and offers sessions in English and to international clients.

He helps people who are dealing with addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, or major life changes. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, and career or work stress. Practical goals and clearer thinking are common targets in his sessions.

Dr. Chustz blends client-centered listening with emotion-focused work to support people through painful experiences. He focuses on what is happening now, how thoughts and behaviors interact, and what small changes can make daily life easier. He also draws on existential and Jungian ideas when meaning or life purpose are central concerns.

Typical sessions involve exploring recent problems, learning new skills, and planning small steps to test different ways of coping. He pays attention to family of origin patterns, caregiver stress, and issues like abandonment or codependency when they come up. He offers coaching-style guidance when clients want concrete strategies for change.

People meet him for support with trauma recovery, addiction and substance concerns, or relationship conflicts. He aims to make sessions straightforward and focused so clients can see what to try between meetings. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the listed process.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Dr. Chustz often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing addictive behaviors by teaching concrete skills and homework practices.

He also incorporates client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening and understanding the person’s experience. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies their own goals. Emotionally-focused work is used when relationship issues or deep feelings are central, helping to name emotions and shift interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust the plan over time. Clients help set priorities and measure progress so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and skill practice, phone can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited, and messaging supports brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These formats offer flexibility for scheduling, follow-up, and steady contact while working toward change.