Mark Dunn

Mark Dunn is a licensed counselor practicing in North Carolina. He holds the LCMHC and LPCC credentials and brings 24 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and depression. He aims to meet each person where they are and to create a plan that fits their situation.

He uses straightforward conversation and active listening to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking to ease daily strain. He adapts the pace and techniques to match a person's goals and comfort level.

Mark draws on several therapy approaches to guide work on mood, grief, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thinking patterns that feed anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness practices teach simple ways to stay grounded when emotions feel overwhelming.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities and to build trust. Motivational Interviewing supports moments when someone feels stuck and needs help deciding on next steps.

People come to him for a range of struggles, from caregiving stress and compassion fatigue to questions about life purpose and self-esteem. He frames progress as steady work rather than quick fixes and supports people through small, concrete changes.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a person’s experience and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and follows the person’s lead to set goals and next steps. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through feelings or make a plan.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try different behaviors that can reduce anxiety or low mood. This method is often used for stress, anxiety, and depression because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation and managing intense reactions. It teaches concrete tools for calming down, staying present, and improving communication during heated moments.

Finding the best fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals and try different approaches until they land on what feels useful. The first sessions are often a chance to identify priorities and choose techniques that match the person’s needs and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. These practical benefits help many people keep therapy consistent while fitting it into everyday life.