- Strengths focused
- Practical tools
- Mindfulness informed
About Mark
Mark O'Laughlin is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of clinical experience. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, major life changes, and relationship strain. He also helps individuals who struggle with substance use and addiction concerns and those coping with stress, codependency, or communication problems.
Mark meets people where they are and keeps sessions straightforward. He focuses on finding current strengths and building from there. Sessions are practical and goal oriented, with clear tools you can use between meetings.
His approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address unhelpful thinking and improve day-to-day coping. He also uses Jungian ideas to look at personal meaning and patterns that repeat in relationships. Skills training and positive psychology are mixed in when useful to teach concrete ways to reduce symptoms and increase wellbeing.
Mark has run group work with people facing addiction and has broad experience across the age range. He describes therapy as a collaborative process and invites clients to shape the work. Outside of practice, he composes music and spends time outdoors.
Background and approach highlight a practical, strengths-based outlook. The LPC credential indicates licensure as a professional counselor. Mark sees English-speaking clients in Colorado and designs care to fit each person's goals and daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mark commonly uses client-centered methods that prioritize your perspective and goals; this means sessions focus on what matters to you and adapt to your pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) provides clear steps to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep issues. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness useful for intense emotions and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift over time as progress and new priorities emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on days when a full appointment is hard to manage. Some formats may be better for practicing skills that involve handouts or screen-sharing, while others suit quieter conversations when bandwidth is limited. The main benefit is flexibility to shape sessions around everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
Mark helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and communication problems, codependency, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, parenting strain, bipolar mood concerns, and work or career stress.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a practical, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes strengths and skills. Sessions mix discussion with hands-on techniques to manage symptoms and improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including individual counseling and group work with people addressing substance use and addiction.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and provides services based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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