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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Mark
LISW-CP and LCSW in South Carolina with 18 years of experience, Mark Butkus helps people address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting strains, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar, ADHD, and issues faced by first responders and veterans.
Mark uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to guide sessions. He focuses on practical talks that help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build coping strategies. Sessions are straightforward and goal oriented while allowing space to process difficult emotions.
In early meetings he listens to what matters most and clarifies immediate goals. He helps people break problems into manageable steps and practices skills between sessions. For anxiety and stress this often means identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. For relationship and intimacy concerns he uses EFT-style work to focus on connection and interaction patterns.
Mark has worked with clients across a range of life stages and stressful careers over nearly two decades. His background includes supporting people after trauma and guiding those coping with loss or compassion fatigue. He also brings experience working with first responder and veteran-related challenges.
He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. Online meetings let the therapist follow the client’s lead, reflect concerns, and prioritize what feels most pressing. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and understood before deciding next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises. In an online setting this often looks like brief skill-building, tracking patterns between sessions, and reviewing exercises together. CBT is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and sleep issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and decide collaboratively which methods to use. That plan can adjust as needs change and progress is reviewed regularly.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. They also allow people to join from different locations, which may help those who travel or live abroad.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maine
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also focuses on first responder and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. Sessions emphasize listening, practical skills, and testing small behavior changes between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience as an independent therapist working with a range of stress and trauma-related concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds SC LISW-CP and ME LCSW credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.