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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Mark
LCSW-R in New York with 12 years of experience, Mark Laster focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, and life changes using client-centered work and practical therapies. He centers sessions on clear problem-solving and matching resources to what a person needs now.
Mark starts by quickly assessing immediate concerns and then focuses on concrete steps clients can take. Sessions emphasize what can be changed and how to manage symptoms day to day. He uses client-centered listening to learn each person’s priorities before suggesting tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods.
He helps people handle grief, depression and bipolar-related struggles by breaking problems into manageable pieces. For relationship and family concerns he concentrates on individual coping and communication skills rather than couple or family therapy formats. Career stress, anger, and midlife transitions are approached with short-term practical goals.
Additional work includes aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, traumatic brain injury, multicultural concerns, and support for people who are hearing impaired or facing disasters. Language of sessions is English and his practice is based in New York.
Mark frames therapy as a collaborative, action-oriented process. Clients can expect straightforward assessments, a focus on immediate problems, and a plan that emphasizes measurable steps and resource connections.
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How his approaches shape online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy in his work means the therapist listens first and follows the client’s priorities. That approach helps clarify what matters most and guides which strategies to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior and then testing small changes to reduce symptoms; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and anger. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on practical steps and short-term goals to move a person forward quickly.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will assess needs and preferences together with the client and recommend methods that fit current goals. Adjustments are expected as therapy progresses, and the plan can shift based on what helps most.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists typically adapt cognitive and solution-focused exercises for remote work so people can practice tools between visits.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, bipolar, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered, solution-focused approach and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to set practical goals and develop coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults and older adults.
What credential and location are listed?
He is a NY LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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