Mark Flores , LCSW

Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas who brings 20 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and changes in life. He combines emotional awareness with practical strategies drawn from approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients identify patterns, build coping skills, and take steps toward meaningful change.

He frames his role flexibly - sometimes acting as a coach and collaborator, other times offering validation and empathic listening - and places strong emphasis on the quality of the therapeutic relationship as a central part of the work. He invites clients to explore difficult feelings and aims to create space where people can express themselves fully while developing resilience and concrete plans for change.

Mark has particular experience with substance use, issues related to gender and sexual identity, attachment and abandonment concerns, body image, codependency, mood and trauma-related difficulties, and intimacy and family matters. He works with adults facing a wide range of life challenges and tailors interventions to each person’s goals, values, and readiness to change.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Growth and Change

Mark Flores draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support clients in online settings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and building a strong working relationship so clients feel heard and validated while exploring personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, mood difficulties, and coping with life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mark works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques based on what resonates and what proves most helpful as work progresses.

Online therapy with Mark is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with a licensed professional.