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Mark Flores, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for lasting change
  • 20 years experience
  • CBT and DBT informed
  • Online sessions available

About Mark Flores

Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas with 20 years of experience supporting adults through stress, anxiety, addictions, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and trauma. He combines practical techniques with compassionate listening to help clients increase emotional awareness and take steps toward meaningful change.

Drawing on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, he adapts interventions to each person’s needs - sometimes acting as a coach and collaborator, and at other times providing validation and containment. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship and invites client feedback to shape the work together.

Many of the people Mark has worked with have faced substance use concerns or felt marginalized because of how they identify. He works with clients across a wide range of issues including grief, intimacy struggles, self-esteem, attachment and abandonment concerns, gender dysphoria, and family or relationship problems, helping to build resilience and actionable strategies for change.

His practice centers on helping clients express themselves fully, explore underlying patterns, and develop practical skills to cope with life’s challenges. As a licensed clinician, he aims to create a collaborative environment where progress is measured by the client’s goals and lived experience.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Mark Flores have?

Mark Flores has 20 years of clinical experience working with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, mood disorders, and relationship concerns.

Is Mark Flores a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is licensed in Texas as TX LCSW 58513.

In which languages does Mark Flores provide therapy?

Mark Flores provides therapy in English.

Where is Mark Flores located?

Mark Flores is located in Texas.

How can I work with Mark Flores as my therapist?

You can work with Mark Flores through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Mark Flores work with international clients?

No. Mark Flores does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Mark Flores cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and online care with Mark Flores



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive environment in which the client’s experience guides the work. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and helps clients explore feelings and values so they can make choices that align with their goals and identity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by identifying specific thoughts and beliefs, testing them, and learning practical skills to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or problematic coping. This approach is action-oriented and often includes skill practice between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies to help people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and reduce impulsive behaviors. It teaches concrete skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Mark works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best suit their needs, goals, and preferences. He uses the first sessions to tailor a plan that may blend techniques for the best fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and practical skill-building in a format that fits the client’s life.

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