- Guilt and shame
- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Mark
Mark Dunn is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in North Carolina. He brings 24 years of experience working with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and depression.
He talks plainly in sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. He adapts conversations to what a person needs and pays attention to how issues like attachment, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt and shame show up in life. He also addresses blended family concerns, caregiving stress, communication problems, and issues around commitment and infidelity.
Mark uses methods that include client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. He helps people notice patterns, test small changes, and practice new ways of responding when anxiety or guilt feels overwhelming.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small skills that can be tried between meetings. He will work with a person to figure out which methods fit their needs and situation. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
His background includes long-term clinical work across settings and a focus on helping people manage life transitions and grief. People who come for help often want concrete tools and straightforward conversation about guilt, shame, relationships, or reclaiming everyday functioning.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It is about exploring concerns at the person’s pace and shaping conversations around their priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It helps people spot patterns, try small experiments, and build coping skills for anxiety, guilt, or low mood.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be helpful when guilt or shame leads to impulsive reactions or relationship conflicts.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Adjustments are made as sessions unfold so the work stays relevant.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel on high-stress days. Ask about session length and format during the sign-up steps to find an arrangement that fits everyday life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include attachment issues, codependency, forgiveness, and guilt and shame.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses client-centered conversation alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. The work focuses on practical steps rather than labels.
What is his background and experience?
He has 24 years of professional experience in clinical work. That history includes support for grief, relationship problems, and stress-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Mark holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina. His credential listings are NC LCMHC and CA LPCC.
Which languages are supported and does he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Check the booking flow to see which session types are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.