Dr. Mark Daddona , LPC

Dr. Mark Daddona is a licensed counselor with over 20 years of experience supporting adults across a range of settings. He holds a Ph.D. in counseling - a Doctor of Philosophy focused on counseling practice and research - and is also an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. In addition to his clinical work, he teaches psychology courses part-time and mentors graduate students who are training to become counselors.

Dr. Daddona has helped people address stress, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQ-related concerns, and he brings extensive training in career counseling to help clients understand how their personality, interests, and skills connect to current and future work. His approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, which offer practical tools for changing thoughts and behaviors, with person-centered values that prioritize empathy and respect for each individual's perspective.

He emphasizes the client as the expert of their own story and builds on existing strengths to navigate challenges. By offering a nonjudgmental space for exploration, Dr. Daddona supports clients as they take steps toward greater fulfillment and personal development, acknowledging that seeking change often requires courage.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Therapy Options

Dr. Daddona commonly integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques and person-centered principles into his work. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies that can reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression and support coping with life changes. Person-centered work emphasizes empathy, respect, and listening to the client's own perspective, creating space for clients to explore identity, relationships, and values, including LGBTQ-related concerns and career questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Daddona collaborates with clients to determine which techniques best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He works alongside clients to adapt methods over time so therapy remains aligned with what they find most helpful.

Online sessions can be offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited transportation options. These remote formats make it easier to connect with licensed professionals and therapists from familiar settings while maintaining a consistent path toward personal and emotional goals.