Mark Laster
Practical, solution-focused mental health support
LCSW-R New York
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Mark
Mark Laster is an LCSW-R who brings a practical, solution-oriented approach informed by over a decade of clinical experience. He emphasizes quick assessment of needs and then works with clients to identify resources and strategies that address immediate concerns while supporting longer-term adjustment.
Background and approach
Mark frames therapy as collaborative and goal-focused, helping people manage stress, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and life transitions. His practice incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to tailor interventions to each person's circumstances.
He attends to a broad range of issues including depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and caregiving challenges. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric concerns, traumatic brain injury, multicultural considerations, and support for hearing-impaired clients.
Based in New York, Mark combines practical problem solving with supportive listening to help clients move toward clearer coping and decision-making. He aims to make therapy responsive to immediate needs while building skills for ongoing resilience.
Approach-Focused Online Care for Practical Results
Mark integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy into online work. CBT centers on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and stress-related problems. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes clear goals and small, practical steps that move clients toward change, often fitting well for people facing career transitions, caregiving stress, or coping with life changes.
Deciding which approach fits best is part of the collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to clarify goals, weigh different methods, and try strategies that match each person’s needs and preferences, adjusting the plan as work progresses.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication styles. These options make it possible to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints while accessing licensed professionals who use goal-focused, skills-based interventions.
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Experience
12+ years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English