Mark Flores, LCSW

Mark Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with two decades of practice in Texas. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, helping people build emotional awareness and take steps toward change. Mark aims to be both a collaborator and a validating presence, adjusting his role to what each person needs in the moment.

He uses familiar approaches like Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people name feelings and shape everyday habits. That work often includes coping strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, and problems tied to substance use or feeling marginalized. Conversations are direct and focused on useful, manageable next steps.

Mark has worked with a wide range of concerns across his career, including relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, intimacy and self-esteem, mood disorders, and identity-related issues. He also addresses topics such as abandonment, attachment struggles, codependency, and body image. His experience includes supporting people navigating gender dysphoria and HIV/AIDS related challenges.

Sessions move at a steady, practical pace. Mark listens for what’s most important and then helps design small habits and coping tools that fit daily life. He welcomes feedback about how the work is going, and he adjusts plans based on what helps the person make progress.

People who prefer clear, action-oriented conversations about thoughts and everyday habits tend to find his style useful. If someone wants a mix of coaching and reflective talk, he aims to offer that balance so the work feels relevant and doable.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting people where they are. The therapist provides a nonjudgmental presence and follows the person's lead to help them say what matters and feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes that reduce anxiety or improve mood.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches specific skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It is useful for learning concrete techniques to handle distress and reduce impulsive behaviors.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend a way of working that fits. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so the plan stays useful.

If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, keep sessions shorter when needed, and avoid travel time. It also allows the therapist and client to practice skills in the contexts where problems actually occur, which can help make the tools learned in therapy more practical.