- 34 years experience
- LICSW clinician
- Focus on relationships
About Mark
Dr. Mark Chustz is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with 34 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage life changes, emotional struggles, and relationship challenges. He often works with those dealing with addiction, grief, anxiety, stress, and issues around intimacy and self-worth.
He begins by listening closely to each person’s story. That helps him tailor sessions to practical goals like reducing anxiety, improving communication, or managing addictive behaviors. He uses clear, plain language and invites clients to set the pace of change.
His background includes long experience supporting people through career shifts, caregiver stress, midlife transitions, and trauma recovery. He also addresses concerns tied to parenting, family patterns, and problems that stem from shame or guilt. Over decades he has refined ways to help clients make steady, realistic progress.
Dr. Chustz draws on a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. He balances short-term tools for coping with deeper exploration of meaning and relationships. Sessions aim to be both practical and reflective so progress holds up outside the therapy hour.
People who choose him can expect an approach that values respect, straightforward feedback, and collaborative planning. If you are thinking about money and financial issues as part of life stress, he can include those concerns in the work alongside addiction, career, or relationship goals.
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding your perspective and building a trusting working relationship. In practice this means the therapist listens deeply, reflects what matters to you, and helps you set goals that feel doable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and managing addictive behaviors by using clear exercises and homework tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Chustz will talk with you about your goals and try methods that fit your needs. Together you decide whether to emphasize short-term skills, emotional exploration, or both, and the plan can change as progress is made.
For online therapy logistics, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or avoiding camera use when needed. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain continuity during life transitions and make regular work on goals more practical.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anxiety, stress, parenting and career concerns, plus related topics such as shame, guilt, and caregiver stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that pairs practical coping strategies with deeper exploration of values and relationships.
How much experience does this therapist have?
He brings 34 years of clinical experience working with individuals on issues from trauma recovery to midlife transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LICSW and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for meetings.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.