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Mark Flores

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

LCSW Texas

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Mark

Mark Flores is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience working in Texas. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process, blending practical techniques and empathic listening to help people increase emotional awareness and move toward change.

Background and approach

His work often integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and other evidence-informed methods, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and preferences. He aims to be both a coach and a validating presence depending on what a client needs in the moment, and emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship as part of the process.

Flores draws on a range of approaches including DBT and psychodynamic ideas when they suit a person’s goals, and focuses on building strategies for resilience and concrete steps toward healthier coping. Many clients he has seen have faced substance use or feelings of marginalization related to identity, and his practice includes attention to those concerns.

Sessions are offered through various online formats and are scheduled according to availability, with subscription-based arrangements that can be adjusted or canceled. He works in English and is licensed in Texas (TX LCSW 58513).

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports a person’s own process of discovery and change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skill-building in emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness with acceptance strategies, and can be helpful for intense emotions and coping under pressure.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring to sessions. This means techniques may be blended and adjusted over time as progress and needs become clearer.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people balancing schedules or who prefer remote care. These formats make it possible to access ongoing support from a licensed professional and to use practical therapeutic tools consistently across day-to-day life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, bipolar and mood disorders, and challenges related to identity and marginalization.
What is his general approach in therapy?
His style blends client-centered listening with practical strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT, and he adjusts techniques to fit each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 20 years of experience to his practice, using that background to help clients develop emotional awareness and resilience.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas, credentialed as TX LCSW 58513 and based in that state.
What languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and scheduling depends on current availability.
What should I do to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English