Licensed clinical social worker recordSouth Carolina
Mark Butkus, LISW-CP, LCSW
South Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LISW-CP, LCSW
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 7159
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC21796
- NPI
- 1861570293
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- South Carolina
These details come from information Mark supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Mark
Mark Butkus is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in South Carolina and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice in Maine with 18 years of practice experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and major life changes.
He uses straightforward conversation to identify immediate problems and practical next steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now, what patterns keep repeating, and what small changes could ease day-to-day life. He combines client-centered work with tools drawn from cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices.
Mark also brings experience addressing concerns common to first responders and veterans and armed forces issues. That background shapes how he talks about stress reactions, burnout, and managing high-intensity jobs without assuming those issues present the same way for everyone.
People can expect clear, calm discussion in session. He will listen, reflect, and offer techniques to try between meetings. Progress is approached in small, measurable steps rather than big promises.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and then a first session is scheduled. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflection, and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist and client talk through what matters most and set practical priorities for day-to-day life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them. When used online, CBT often includes agreed homework and brief skill practice between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, then adapt the mix of client-centered conversation, CBT tools, and mindfulness practice to fit those needs. That collaborative process helps match methods to the problem rather than starting with a fixed program.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can use verbal coaching, guided mindfulness exercises, and structured CBT techniques effectively over distance when the format fits the client's schedule and needs.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep issues, parenting strain, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centered way and mixes that with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions are practical and focused on steps to improve everyday functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience as a clinical social worker in therapeutic practice.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is licensed in South Carolina as an LCSW and in Maine as an LISW-CP.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers