Mark seeks to create a safe place, where clients can experience the necessary support to heal from the emotional wounds that makes them feel hurt, stuck, and confused. Mark is grateful for the opportunity to serve and collaborate with his clients to restore hope, wholeness, and foster spiritual fulfillment. He also believes that everyone is unique and infinitely valuable; they deserve unconditional respect and should receive personalized care.
As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Mark concentrates on helping adults of all ages to better deal with and heal from the difficult emotions that arise from:
- Anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and shame
- Unwanted sexual behaviors, substance use, and addictive behaviors
- Adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events
- Grief, loss, and challenging life transitions
- Relational distress and interpersonal difficulties
- Spiritual wounds and concerns
Mark also focuses on supporting couples to:
- Restore their relationship after betrayal and infidelity
- Improve the quality of sexual intimacy
- Enhance communication and interpersonal connection
- Prepare for marriage
He has experience in assisting families in:
- Healing broken relationships and overcoming estrangement
- Facilitating clear communication and understanding
- Establishing healthy relational boundaries
Mark has spent the majority of his professional life helping others in a wide variety of settings through various church ministries and business opportunities. He is also a National Certified Counselor. Currently, he is pursuing his certification for Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) by completing the EFT Externship and Core Skills trainings. Mark is a graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, with a Master’s of Arts in Christian Counseling. He also holds a Master’s of Divinity from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina.
In his free time, Mark enjoys cooking and hiking with his wife and stepdaughter. He also enjoys fly fishing, downhill skiing, and hitting golf balls with his three adult sons.
Phone: 704-626-6550 ext. 110
Email: [email protected]