Mark Williams, LPC

Mark Williams is a licensed professional counselor in Texas with nine years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns. He works with clients around issues such as motivation, self esteem, confidence, and depression, helping them identify practical steps toward greater well-being.

He trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy at the Beck Institute and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy - both evidence-informed approaches that he integrates into care when appropriate. As an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), he combines structured therapeutic tools with a collaborative stance that centers each person’s own knowledge of their life.

Mark believes that people are the experts of their own stories and that existing strengths can be built on to address what feels challenging. He frames the decision to seek change as an act of courage and aims to support and empower clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life. His approach emphasizes partnership, practical strategies, and respect for each client’s goals and pace.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical, goal-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop more effective ways of coping. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and related mood concerns and focuses on skills that can be applied between sessions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured therapy designed to help process and reduce the intensity of distress linked to traumatic memories. It can be helpful for people working through past traumas and the ongoing symptoms that can follow.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors treatment plans rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy with Mark is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and fit therapy into a busy life while still working with a licensed professional.