Mark Haase, LMFT, LPC

Mark Haase is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana. He brings about 20 years of clinical experience and a long history in social services to his counseling work. He has worked in group homes, homeless shelters, crisis counseling after Hurricane Katrina, and community mental health settings. Mark supports people dealing with stress and anxiety alongside other concerns like depression, ADHD, OCD, panic, and bipolar symptoms.

He aims to give clients a calm place to talk things through. Sessions focus on helping people name feelings, sort through problems, and try small changes that can make daily life easier. He uses a blend of person-centered listening and practical strategies when they fit.

Mark’s background includes direct care with developmentally disabled adults and crisis work with teens and adults. He has worked with people on Medicaid and in community programs. That variety shapes a down-to-earth style and an ability to adapt to different life situations.

In sessions he combines Rogerian or client-centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and motivational techniques. These approaches help with thought patterns, behavior changes, and building motivation to try new ways of coping. He also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential ideas, and the Gottman Method when relevant.

People who continue with counseling here are encouraged to take steps at their own pace. Mark describes therapy as a challenging but hopeful process that can help people feel more whole and mature as they move forward.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Mark uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen carefully and reflect what matters to each person. This approach focuses on empathy and creating space to say hard things, which helps with stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT often includes clear steps and small experiments people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be used for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving how someone copes in intense moments. These techniques can be helpful when strong feelings, impulsivity, or relationship struggles get in the way.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on how well things are working. Clients and therapist work together to find what fits each person's needs and preferences.

The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others use phone for lower bandwidth or shorter check-ins; ask which formats are available when you schedule.