Mark Dunn, LCMHC, LPCC

North Carolina · 24 years in practice

Mark Dunn is a licensed counselor with 24 years of professional experience.

License and registration

LCMHC, North Carolina: 2154 · expires June 2027
LPCC, California: 1334 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1306086244 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Mark

Mark Dunn is a licensed counselor with 24 years of professional experience. He practices in North Carolina and offers a steady, respectful presence for people facing emotional strain. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.

He focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and help with life changes. Relationship strain, self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue are also central to his work.

Background and approach

He pays attention to how attachment patterns and blended family dynamics affect daily life. Mark uses practical methods drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing. In sessions he listens first, then helps people try small, manageable changes.

Conversations are grounded and plain rather than full of jargon. People looking for help with boundaries, codependency, communication problems, or caregiver stress will find focused, problem-solving conversations. He also addresses issues like guilt, forgiveness, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation.

Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and build steps forward. He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules. Mark asks new clients to share a bit about their situation so he can match goals and a plan that feels right.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Depression
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Money and financial issues
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Workplace issues

Approaches Mark names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to talk through emotions and make sense of life events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thought patterns and tests small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. It is useful for concrete worries and recurring negative thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that match the client’s goals and preferences. That collaboration lets sessions shift if something isn’t helping and keeps the focus on what the person wants to achieve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer shorter, written exchanges or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and differing routines.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and coping with life changes. Relationship strain, self-esteem, and caregiver stress are also included.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He takes a collaborative, listen-first approach and adapts techniques to each person. Sessions focus on plain talk and practical steps rather than jargon.

How much experience does he bring?

He has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He holds LCMHC and LPCC credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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