Mark German

Experienced LCPC blending practical and relational approaches

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 34 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mark

Mark German is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 34 years of experience who blends structured, evidence-informed methods with empathic listening to help people move through emotional challenges.

Background and approach

He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while integrating elements from acceptance and commitment work and attachment-focused perspectives to support deeper relational patterns and values-driven change. Clients see him for a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related struggles.

His practice also addresses eating and sleeping difficulties, impulse control and compulsive behaviors, mood shifts such as bipolar symptoms, and issues tied to self-esteem, isolation, and life purpose. Additional focus areas include abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, and forgiveness work.

Working from Illinois and offering services in English, he creates a collaborative space where practical coping skills meet exploration of underlying attachment and emotional patterns. Mark emphasizes developing actionable tools alongside personal insight so clients can manage immediate symptoms and pursue longer-term goals.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related symptoms by teaching concrete skills and behavioral experiments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and learn acceptance-based strategies to live in ways that matter most, which can be useful for stress, grief, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, supporting work on intimacy, communication problems, abandonment concerns, and relational wounds.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods to match the presenting concerns and what the client finds most helpful. This cooperative stance allows for practical skill building alongside deeper relational or values-focused work.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for different schedules and life situations. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try brief check-ins between appointments, and access therapy from a distance while continuing to apply CBT, ACT, and attachment-focused practices in everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

The practice covers a wide range of issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters, eating and sleeping problems, and mood disorders including bipolar presentation.

What therapeutic style and methods are used in sessions?

Sessions draw on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside approaches from ACT, DBT, client-centered work, and attachment-based therapy to combine skill building with emotional and relational exploration.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician brings 34 years of professional experience working with a broad array of psychological and relational concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and based?

The therapist is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois with licence number IL LCPC 180001866 and practices from that state.

Are services offered in other languages or to international clients?

Services are provided in English, and the therapist does accept international clients as part of his practice.

What session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can work together using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and scheduling.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGrief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Addictions Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English