Mark German, LCPC

Mark German is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 34 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. He works in Illinois and offers sessions in English, including to some international clients. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support so people can manage day-to-day struggles more easily.

He uses straightforward methods that help clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Sessions often include setting clear goals, practicing skills, and checking what works between meetings. He draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment approaches to tailor work to each person.

Common topics include grief, self-esteem, addictions, trauma and abuse, and struggles with intimacy or body image. He also helps people dealing with parenting stress, caregiver strain, panic attacks, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions like divorce or midlife crises. The focus is on concrete steps clients can try right away.

Mark emphasizes a listening style that centers the client's experience. People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space to talk through difficult emotions and practice new ways of coping. He aims to help clients build habits that reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning.

Therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that fits your needs.

How practical therapies translate to online care

Mark uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try different behaviors that reduce distress. CBT often focuses on concrete steps and homework tasks that translate well to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and take small actions toward them while learning to sit with difficult feelings without being driven by them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships to help people build more secure ways of relating and handle breakup, abandonment, or communication struggles more effectively.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether CBT, ACT, attachment work, or a mix will best support the client’s needs and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice and deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or work better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging make shorter check-ins and ongoing coaching easier between longer sessions. These options let people pick a format that matches their schedule, comfort with technology, and the type of support they want.