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Mark Dunn

Mark Dunn, LCMHC, LPCC

Therapist in North Carolina

Calm, practical counseling for life changes

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24 years of experience listed

LCMHC, LPCC professional credentials

English languages

  • Respectful listening
  • Practical tools
  • Compassionate support

About Mark

Mark Dunn is a licensed counselor practicing in North Carolina. He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and brings 24 years of experience to his work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and self esteem concerns. He aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

In sessions he listens first and tailors conversation to each person's needs. He uses straightforward talk to help people sort through feelings and reactions. He works with practical tools as well as deeper reflection depending on what is useful.

Mark draws from several approaches when building a plan with someone. He may use client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. He also works with cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thought patterns and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.

He brings nearly a quarter century of experience into the room and adapts his style to each situation. He pays attention to how problems show up in daily life and looks for small, doable steps. He supports people through life changes, caregiver stress, attachment issues, and struggles around communication and trust.

People who are looking for a calm, direct counselor may find his approach helpful. He encourages honest conversation and practical coping strategies. To start, the reader can use the site's continue button on this profile to begin the matching process.

How his approaches translate to online care

Mark uses client-centered therapy to follow what matters most to each person, which means listening carefully and shaping sessions around the client's concerns. This approach helps when someone needs a space to be heard and to set personal goals.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, low mood, and stress when clear steps and skills are helpful.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress or needs change. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a check-in into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter meeting when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to bring immediate, real-life examples into discussion.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Family conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, depression, and self esteem. He also focuses on caregiver stress, attachment issues, codependency, and related concerns.

What is his therapy style like?

His style is direct and compassionate with an emphasis on listening first. He tailors conversation and methods to what each person needs.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 24 years of professional experience to his work with clients.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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