- Respectful listening
- Practical tools
- Goal oriented
About Mark
Mark Dunn is a licensed clinician practicing in North Carolina. He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and brings 24 years of professional experience to his work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and depression. He approaches people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He begins by listening closely to the issues you bring. Sessions are shaped around what matters most to each person. He aims to make conversations straightforward and useful, not full of jargon or labels.
Mark uses practical tools from several approaches to help clients cope and move forward. He draws from client-centered methods to keep the work grounded in the person's perspective. He also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking.
When emotions feel intense, he can introduce skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage distress and improve emotion regulation. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Motivational interviewing is brought in when someone needs help finding their own reasons to change.
He helps with a wide range of concerns including attachment questions, caregiving stress, codependency, communication problems, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Sessions aim to be collaborative, focused on clear goals, and adjusted as needs shift over time.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mark often uses client-centered work to ground sessions in what matters to each person, helping the therapist follow your lead and priorities. This approach is about listening carefully and shaping the conversation around your goals and concerns.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small experiments to change them. CBT can help with anxiety, low mood, and difficulties that come from repetitive thought patterns. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are sometimes used to teach specific tools for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Finding the best approach is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit your situation, goals, and preferences, adjusting as progress is made. The style of sessions can change over time based on what works for you.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, support shorter check-ins on busy days, and reduce travel time, helping sessions fit into daily life. Many people find remote sessions helpful for staying consistent with care and for using skills in real-world moments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, self esteem, and depression, plus related issues like attachment and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused, listening first and then using practical strategies to address the concerns you bring.
How much experience does he have?
He has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.