Mark Sherling, LPC

Mark Sherling, LPC, helps people navigate stressful and painful times. He frames therapy as a practical place to notice strengths, name problems, and try new ways of handling life. His tone is direct and encouraging for anyone worn down by anxiety, grief, or relationship strain.

He has 13 years of experience working with people in crisis and with ongoing struggles. That background shapes a straightforward approach: listen carefully, identify patterns that cause pain, and test concrete changes that feel achievable. He often draws on person-centered work to create a respectful, accepting environment where clients lead the conversation.

Mark also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focusing on how thoughts and behaviors interact. He helps people spot unhelpful thinking, try different behaviors, and notice what changes. This method is applied to stress, anxiety, mood problems, addictive behaviors, and relationship concerns.

Clients can expect sessions that focus on current problems and practical next steps. Mark pays attention to relational issues and intimacy-related concerns alongside mood and life transitions. He aims to help people become more confident and better able to handle everyday challenges.

He works with matters such as parenting strain, career transitions, burnout and compassion fatigue, ADHD, trauma and grief. People interested in beginning therapy follow a simple intake process to see if his approach fits their needs.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Mark commonly uses person-centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Person-centered work focuses on listening and creating a respectful space where clients guide the pace and topics. It helps people who need acceptance and a chance to understand their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identifies unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and then tests practical changes to reduce anxiety, low mood, or problematic habits such as addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients and the therapist work together to choose techniques that fit each person’s life and preferences.

The practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit more easily into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time, allow for brief check-ins between obligations, and make it simpler to continue care during life transitions. The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. A short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to begin, and the therapist will discuss what format best suits each client’s needs.