Mark Butkus

Mark Butkus is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people through major life transitions. He holds LISW-CP and LCSW credentials and brings 18 years of experience to his practice. Mark works to create an open space where people can speak honestly about what they are feeling. He emphasizes straightforward conversation and steady support for those facing stress, anxiety, grief, or change.

In sessions he listens first and follows the person’s lead. He uses client-centered methods to understand what matters in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice patterns that make problems worse and to practice small changes that can feel manageable. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and process strong emotions when relationships or loss are involved.

Mark has worked with people coping with trauma, addiction, compassion fatigue, and the pressures that come with first responder and veteran experiences. He also assists clients with parenting strain, sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar symptoms, and intimacy-related concerns. He approaches each situation calmly and without judgment.

He encourages taking a first step even when it feels hard. The initial process includes a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Mark offers services from South Carolina and accepts international clients who communicate in English.

His aim is simple: to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward after difficult changes.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and creating space for honest talk. Online sessions let the therapist follow the client’s lead and build rapport through conversation and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact; online CBT often uses brief exercises and practical behavior experiments that can be tried between meetings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and process strong feelings, which can be done through guided discussion and real-time emotion work in virtual sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review the person’s needs, goals, and preferences and suggest methods to try. They check in regularly and adjust the approach when something isn’t working or when goals change.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel by reducing transit time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed, and it can remove the need to be on camera when that helps someone engage. Licensed professionals can use these flexible arrangements to help people make steady progress while managing day-to-day demands.