Mark Butkus, LISW-CP, LCSW

Mark Butkus holds LISW-CP and LCSW clinical social work licenses and brings 18 years of experience to his practice. He is licensed to practice independently in both South Carolina and Maine, and he focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and anger management. Mark’s approach centers on creating an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed openly without fear of judgment, fostering a space that supports honest exploration and growth.

Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, he acknowledges and honors that first step and works collaboratively with each person to set goals and build coping skills. His style emphasizes practical support and empathetic listening so clients can address immediate concerns while developing long-term strategies for wellbeing. Whether someone is seeking help for a specific crisis or looking for steady support through life changes, Mark aims to provide thoughtful, experienced care that respects each person’s pace and priorities.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mark Butkus integrates several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping individuals feel heard as they explore personal values and goals and address concerns like grief, relationship strain, or low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and anger through structured techniques and homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works with clients to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time in a collaborative way so the plan evolves with progress and changing circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or when in-person visits are not feasible. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support, continuity of care, and timely skills practice from wherever the client is located.