Mark O'Laughlin, LPC

Mark O'Laughlin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 20 years of clinical experience supporting people across the lifespan. He works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, relationship difficulties, and issues related to intimacy and parenting. Mark has substantial experience leading group work for people dealing with substance use and addiction, and he brings a steady, open approach to each therapeutic relationship.

He typically draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, skills training, Jungian ideas, and mindfulness practices, tailoring methods to fit each person’s needs. Mark focuses on identifying existing strengths and using those as the foundation for progress in therapy. His style emphasizes collaboration and practical skill-building alongside exploration of deeper patterns when helpful.

Mark regards his role as a psychotherapist as a privilege. Outside of clinical work he composes and plays music and enjoys outdoor recreational activities, interests that inform his balanced approach to wellbeing.

How Mark's Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Mark integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and tailoring sessions to the individual's pace - it helps people feel heard while exploring personal goals and improving relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

He also draws on Jungian perspectives when appropriate, using exploration of personal themes and symbols to deepen self-understanding and address long-standing patterns. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mark collaborates with each person to determine what combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility to meet by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier around work and family commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support across distances, maintain momentum between meetings, and use tools and exercises that suit each person's learning style.