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Practicing Since: 2018<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark believes that individuals are uniquely gifted with a purpose to seek self-actualization and contentment to optimize intrapersonal wellness. He attributes the complexities of humanity to have enabled him to implement or utilize an eclectic approach to counseling. A therapeutic process is a safe place for individuals to learn more about themselves, mental health awareness, and spiritual connection. As noted within the inner-person, counseling requires a commitment to address cognitive and emotional deficits to seek wellness to promote a healthy balanced lifestyle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark has worked with children and adolescents with emotional disorders and maladaptive behaviors for over twenty years.  He has learned that children must be approached and understood from a developmental perspective as well as interventions implemented through a client-centered approach. In addition, he currently works as a behavior consultant treating individuals with severe problem behaviors in a community-based setting. These mental health challenges have been shown to disrupt daily routines, relationships with others, and their cognitive\/emotional functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark holds a Bachelor of Psychology and Biblical Studies from Lancaster Bible College and a Master of Mental Health Counseling from Capital Bible Seminary and Graduate School. Mark is currently a board-certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) that has experience utilizing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for individuals with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other comorbidities. Mark is a very active father of two children. He enjoys traveling, professional sports, and grilling different foods on the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additional treatment orientations include: behavior therapy, and sand-tray therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark is licensed in the state of Maryland (#LC14670).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Client Thrive Program
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Engagement Badge<\/strong>
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