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Mark Beiser

Experienced counselor guiding practical change

LCPC Illinois

Experience
28 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Mark

Mark Beiser is an Illinois-licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 28 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and a wide range of mood and behavioral issues.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical steps that move clients from small changes in behavior to shifts in thinking and, over time, improvement in emotional experience. His work has included addressing trauma and abuse, parenting and intimacy-related struggles, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and process addictions among many other concerns.

Beiser draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and trauma-focused work to tailor treatment to each person’s circumstances. He aims to build trust through a genuine, respectful stance and to support clients in strengthening motivation and confidence as they pursue their goals.

Sessions focus on learning concrete skills, practicing new choices, and shaping progress in partnership with the client so that meaningful change happens incrementally and sustainably.

Approaches for Online Change and Recovery



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and test them against real-life evidence, then learn specific skills to change behaviors and reduce distress. It is often used for anxiety, depression, obsessive or compulsive patterns, and many everyday coping challenges. Mindfulness Therapy introduces focused attention and awareness practices that help people notice thoughts and sensations without becoming overwhelmed, which can support emotion regulation and reduce stress and reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to a client’s goals, history, and preferences and then suggest strategies or mix methods that fit the situation. Together they will track progress and adjust techniques so the work stays relevant and practical for the client’s life.

Online sessions are offered through multiple formats - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy schedules, geographic constraints, or changing life demands while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, skill-focused therapy tailored to each person.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist help with?
Mark supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related challenges listed in his profile.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a genuine, respectful relationship and uses practical, stepwise changes in behavior to influence thoughts and feelings, supporting motivation and confidence throughout the process.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 28 years of experience working with a variety of mental health and life challenges, beginning his helping work in 1988 and holding counseling credentials since the 1990s.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential with Illinois license number IL LCPC 180.004446 and practices from Illinois.
Which languages does he provide services in and are international clients accepted?
Services are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
He offers multiple formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ForgivenessInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English