Mark Gutierrez, LPC

Mark Gutierrez is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical therapy to help people build stronger coping skills. He focuses on helping clients gain emotional regulation and develop tools for everyday stress and difficult feelings.

He often relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to support values-based choices and a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship.

Mark emphasizes a calm, affirming style in sessions. He aims to create a space where people feel heard and treated with fairness. He believes progress comes from steady skill-building and clear, simple strategies.

His background includes more than 10 years working in education settings, where he supported people from many backgrounds and life experiences. That work exposed him to trauma, grief, and a range of mental health concerns.

Mark helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also addresses issues like abandonment, body image, guilt and shame, isolation, and workplace problems.

People who prefer straightforward, skills-focused therapy may find his approach helpful. He works with each person to build practical tools they can use between sessions.

How Mark’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Mark blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into sessions that focus on noticing thoughts and choosing meaningful actions. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors, which can reduce daily anxiety and improve mood. ACT encourages people to clarify their values and take steps toward those values even when uncomfortable feelings remain.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often mix skill practice, goal-setting, and gentle reflection so the plan can change as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and guided exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a workday. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, tracking progress, or keeping momentum between longer meetings. These options make it easier to maintain a steady schedule and practice new skills in everyday life.