Mark Flores, LCSW

Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of experience helping people build emotional awareness and practical skills for change. He blends Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor treatment to each person - sometimes acting as a coach and collaborator, and at other times offering validation and a steady therapeutic presence. He emphasizes the quality of the working relationship and invites ongoing feedback so therapy stays responsive to the client's needs.

Mark encourages clients to bring their whole story and works alongside those who have experienced substance use, marginalization related to identity, trauma, or losses. He focuses on building resilience and concrete steps toward change, addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, and self esteem. He also supports people managing mood disorders, attachment and abandonment difficulties, gender-related concerns, and challenges with impulsivity or isolation.

Fluent in English and practicing in Texas, Mark combines evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help individuals navigate life transitions and restore a sense of agency.

Approaches for Online Growth and Practical Support

Mark Flores integrates several evidence-informed approaches to support clients in an online format. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive or self-harming behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps clarify motivation and strengthen commitment to change - it can be especially helpful for substance use and stages of readiness.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Mark is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for busy schedules, geographic limitations, and differing comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from locations across Texas.