Mark Flores, LCSW

Mark Flores is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and identity-related struggles. He focuses on building emotional awareness and a steady working relationship with each person.

He begins by listening to what matters most and asking clear questions. From there he helps set small, manageable goals. Sessions mix skill practice with chances to talk about painful experiences.

Mark often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. That blend helps when someone needs concrete coping skills, emotional regulation tools, or a push to make a change. He also uses client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that repeat over time.

People who have had problems with substance use or who feel marginalized for their identity have been a common part of his work. He helps people develop resilience, reduce impulsive reactions, and repair self-worth. He pays attention to issues such as attachment, codependency, body image, and grief.

Sessions are practical and collaborative. Mark checks in about the working relationship and asks for feedback. He aims to help people leave sessions with something to try between meetings.

How practical approaches fit into online therapy

Mark commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive patterns. CBT sessions often include homework and skill practice to try between meetings.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are useful for managing intense feelings and reducing reactive behavior. Motivational interviewing is another tool he uses to help people find their own reasons for change and build commitment to small steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. The plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is observed.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can fit a break in a busy day or use less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging can be a shorter check-in or a place to practice new skills between meetings. These options offer flexibility to match therapy to a person's schedule and comfort level.