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Mark Gutierrez, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma-focused care
- Emotion regulation skills
About Mark
Mark Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of experience helping people build stronger coping skills. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem. Mark aims to help clients find practical ways to handle difficult events and daily pressures.
He emphasizes skill-building for emotional regulation. Sessions focus on strengthening skills someone already has and adding new, usable strategies. The goal is to reduce the hold of past stressors by giving people clear tools to manage feelings and reactions.
Mark describes his style as client-centered and adaptable. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside trauma-focused methods to help people notice thought patterns and change unhelpful habits. Conversations are intended to be straightforward and problem-focused so clients can practice new approaches between sessions.
His background includes more than a decade in education working with people from varied backgrounds and life experiences. That experience informs his work with concerns such as burnout, compassion fatigue, workplace issues, and young adult challenges. He also addresses areas like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and issues tied to identity and discrimination.
Practical skill development is central to his approach. People commonly work on emotion regulation, managing anger, addressing commitment and abandonment worries, improving body image, and coping with life changes. Mark encourages concrete practice and regular check-ins on progress.
How Mark applies CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused work online
Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify thought patterns and test small behavior changes that reduce distress. CBT is practical and focuses on specific skills for anxiety, mood, and everyday problems.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and commit to actions that matter despite difficult feelings. ACT emphasizes noticing thoughts without getting stuck and taking steps that align with personal goals.
Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to shape reactions. These approaches concentrate on stabilizing symptoms, building safety in day-to-day routines, and developing skills to manage triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust those methods over time based on progress and feedback.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel. Therapists can adapt exercises, homework, and practical skill practice to suit the format the client chooses.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, anger, career strain, ADHD, and related areas.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The focus is on practical exercises to change patterns that keep problems going.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of experience and a Masters in Education, with a history of work in education settings serving diverse populations.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are payments and getting started handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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