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Mark Hard, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addiction
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Gottman relationship work
About Mark
Mark Hard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 10 years of experience in mental health and addictions. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction-related concerns. He also addresses relationship and family challenges and supports people coping with trauma and parenting pressures.
He uses a practical, skills-focused approach drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), client-centered methods, the Gottman Method for relationship work, and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing different responses. That means looking at patterns, practicing new skills, and tracking what works between meetings.
Mark favors direct, interactive sessions. He combines problem-solving and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and take concrete steps. He pays attention to strengths and past successes as a way to build workable plans for change.
Common topics include substance use and process addictions, bipolar mood management, post-traumatic stress, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions such as midlife change or caregiving for older adults. He also addresses concerns like postpartum depression, seasonal affective disorder, and issues tied to veteran and armed forces experience.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Mark often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize listening, validation, and collaborative goal-setting so the person and therapist decide together what methods to try. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work; he will review what has helped before and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and preferences.
Confirm current online session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in can fit into a lunch break, or a phone call can be used when bandwidth is limited. The focus is on practical access: shaping session length and structure to match everyday routines while practicing CBT and DBT skills between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and relationship issues among other concerns listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, interactive style that emphasizes skills practice, problem solving, and motivational conversation to help people reach clear goals.
How much experience does he have?
Mark has 10 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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