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Mark Gutierrez

Strength-based emotional skills therapy

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Mark

Mark Gutierrez is an LPC in Texas who centers his practice on building practical skills for emotional regulation and resilience.

Background and approach

Drawing on a decade of professional experience and a background in education, he focuses on strengthening existing coping strategies while teaching new tools that help clients move toward more positive experiences and navigate past stressors. His work emphasizes creating personal foundations that support long-term change and better responses to life’s challenges.

He approaches therapy with compassion, affirmation, flexibility, and fairness, believing that healing is fostered by kindness, trust, and understanding. Mark has worked with people from varied ethnic, religious, and sexual-orientation backgrounds and has substantial experience with trauma and vicarious trauma.

His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and workplace or career struggles, along with related concerns such as body image, isolation, and forgiveness. Clients can expect a collaborative, client-centered style informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused methods.

He aims to help individuals develop the skills that allow them to cope more effectively, make meaningful changes, and pursue healthier patterns in their daily lives.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches in Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it emphasizes practical strategies and skill practice that can be applied between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and develop psychological flexibility, using mindfulness and acceptance skills to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings and move toward meaningful actions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences, combining safety, stabilization, and targeted interventions to reduce the impact of past trauma.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may integrate elements from different models to tailor the plan. This shared process helps identify practical strategies that feel manageable and relevant to each person’s life.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity between appointments, and use different communication styles that suit each client’s comfort and daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mark address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, LGBT-related concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and career or workplace issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach emphasizes compassion, affirmation, flexibility, and fairness, combining client-centered care with practical skill building to support emotional regulation and coping.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of clinical experience and over fifteen years working in education settings, with experience across diverse backgrounds and trauma-related work.
What credentials and location information are provided?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the credential listed as LPC and license TX LPC 75999, and he practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what session formats can clients meet with him?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s available times.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCommitment issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualityWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English