- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Jungian dream work
About Mark
Mark Beal is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Texas with 27 years of experience working with adults. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues common to young adults.
He works in a straightforward, conversational way. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use day to day. He also helps clients look for meaning when life feels painful and confusing. Dream work from a Jungian perspective is one of the tools he uses.
Mark trained with a psychology undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in counseling. He combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential ideas, client-centered listening, and Jungian approaches. That mix lets him address immediate symptoms and longer-term questions about identity and purpose.
In sessions he will help identify patterns that keep problems going and practice skills to change them. He uses CBT to work on thoughts and behaviors, DBT skills for emotion regulation, and Jungian ideas when dreams or deeper meaning show up. The focus is on manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
People often come for help after major life transitions, medical challenges, caregiving strain, or when early adult responsibilities feel overwhelming. He also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and caregiver stress.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s experience, allowing them to set the pace and topics of each session. It helps when someone needs to be heard without a heavy agenda and wants support in clarifying next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is practical and goal-oriented. It looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and teaches specific skills people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for people who need tools for regulating emotions and handling crises more effectively.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process helps match technique to the problems someone brings.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study, work, or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about what will fit your day-to-day life and the kind of session that will work best for you.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar and ADHD, and issues common to young adults.
What is his style of therapy?
He blends client-centered listening with CBT and DBT skills, and sometimes brings in existential and Jungian perspectives.
How much experience does he have?
He has 27 years of experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds on mood, loss, and medical-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LPC in Texas; his listed credential is TX LPC.
Can I work with him in another language or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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