Mark O'Laughlin, LPC

Mark O'Laughlin is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, or big life changes. He also supports those dealing with addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, and workplace or career concerns.

Mark uses a straightforward, practical style in sessions. He listens first, then works with each person to find helpful skills and ways of thinking. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, interactive skills work, and mindfulness ideas are regular parts of his sessions.

He often focuses on strengths and small steps people can try between meetings. For relationship and communication issues he draws on tools that improve everyday interactions. For addictive behaviors he has experience leading group work and individual problem-solving.

Mark trained and practices in Colorado as an LPC - a licensed professional counselor. His background includes two decades of clinical work and group therapy experience. He aims to make sessions clear and useful for real life changes.

Outside of therapy he composes and plays music and spends time outdoors. He brings that same practical, steady approach to meetings, helping people build skills and notice progress over time.

How Therapeutic Approaches Translate to Online Care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily stressors because it breaks problems into concrete steps and skills.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the person’s goals guide the work. This approach helps people clarify what matters to them and build confidence in their own choices.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress. It can be especially helpful when people need tools to reduce reactivity and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose techniques that match goals, personality, and the issues at hand. That collaborative step often happens in early sessions and can be adjusted over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how sessions happen. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations and use of worksheets or guided exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports brief check-ins, skill practice, or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting it into a busy life.