Dr. Mark Daddona

Dr. Mark Daddona is a licensed professional counselor with more than 20 years of experience working with adults. He holds a Ph.D. in counseling and now teaches psychology part-time while training graduate students who are entering the counseling field. He focuses on practical concerns people face, such as stress, anxiety, depression, career decisions, and LGBT-related issues. He emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach as clients begin to address changes in their lives.

In sessions he combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with person-centered listening to help people talk through immediate problems and long-term goals. Conversations focus on identifying strengths, clarifying values, and trying small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. He also helps people connect interests and skills to career choices and transitions.

He brings experience working with grief, relationship and intimacy questions, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, aging and caregiver stress, and sexuality concerns. His background as an educator informs how he explains options and steps in clear, straightforward language.

Dr. Daddona aims to make the first steps less overwhelming. He offers supportive guidance while encouraging practical actions clients can try between sessions. People who want clear explanations and a collaborative, strengths-based process often find this style helpful.

How therapeutic methods translate to online work

Dr. Daddona uses evidence-based techniques that focus on thinking patterns and on the person in front of him. Cognitive-behavioral approaches help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. Person-centered methods emphasize empathetic listening and validation, helping clients feel heard as they consider changes in relationships, career, or life circumstances.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their goals and preferences, adjusting methods as progress and needs become clearer. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan fits their pace and priorities.

The profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm available formats before booking so you know how sessions are delivered. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find it useful when they need flexible scheduling or when they prefer not to add commute time to their week.