Mark Haase, LMFT, LPC

Mark Haase is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. As an LMFT he focuses on relational and family patterns, and as an LPC he provides clinical counseling support for individuals and groups. He brings a long history of direct service roles across social service settings, including work as a direct care worker in a group home for adults with developmental disabilities and as a staff member at a homeless shelter serving teens. He also served as a licensed counselor in a crisis counseling program in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and worked as a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) providing care to children, teens, and adults who receive Medicaid.

Throughout his career he has worked with people managing depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive compulsive patterns, panic attacks, and bipolar disorder, among other challenges. He approaches counseling as an opportunity to help people express thoughts and feelings that may not have been shared before, pairing Client-Centered (Rogerian) listening with practical Cognitive Behavioral techniques and motivational enhancement to support change. He describes therapy as a demanding but rewarding journey, and he aims to guide clients toward greater maturity and a stronger sense of wholeness. He offers services in English and Spanish and is available to work with international clients.

Approaches in Online Therapy with Mark Haase

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting therapeutic relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their own values and goals. This approach is useful for individuals seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns because it emphasizes empathy and personal growth.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and solution-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, obsessive thoughts, and sleep difficulties by teaching skills to manage symptoms and change routines.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals work together with clients to create a plan that feels right for them.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation limits, and connect across distances. These options allow continuity of care and consistent access to support from a licensed therapist regardless of location.