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Mark Dunn, LCMHC, LPCC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and DBT skills
About Mark
Mark Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 24 years of clinical experience in North Carolina. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, family strain, self-esteem problems, and depression. Sessions are offered in English.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify what is not working and what can change. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also draws on client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person sitting in front of him.
Mark adapts his approach to each person rather than following a fixed script. That can mean short practical exercises, learning new coping skills, or slowing down to reflect on patterns that keep repeating. He mentions DBT and mindfulness tools when emotion regulation or distress tolerance are needed.
He has worked across care settings during his career, so he is used to practical problems like caregiver stress, blended family issues, communication challenges, and managing the aftermath of infidelity or loss. He will talk through specific steps people can try between sessions.
People who prefer clear, task-focused work often do best with his style. He explains tools plainly and checks in about whether a strategy is helping. The aim is to create small, manageable changes that reduce daily strain and improve problem solving.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools in session. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the conversation stays focused on the person's priorities and experience. DBT skills teach concrete ways to manage intense emotions and tolerate distress without making things worse.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. This means checking what helps, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on practical homework between sessions.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let clients use quieter surroundings or less bandwidth solutions. The focus is on practical ways to apply CBT and DBT tools in everyday routines rather than on a single prescribed method.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and depression, along with related topics like attachment and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. That often includes short behavioral experiments and thought records to track change.
What is his background and experience?
He has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, bringing practical skills for everyday problems like caregiver stress and blended family challenges.
What credentials and region does he hold?
He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina. The credential abbreviations stand for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
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 does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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