Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Mark Hard, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 091280
- NPI
- 1437731700
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
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
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Mark
Mark Hard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, licensed in New York, with ten years of experience in mental health and addictions. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and related struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in session. He listens to what feels most urgent and helps people set small, doable goals. His approach blends client-centered conversations with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, among other methods, to address thinking patterns, coping skills, and emotional regulation.
Mark has a background treating substance use and process addictions as well as mood disorders like bipolar and seasonal affective disorder. He also helps with career stress, compassion fatigue, and issues that come with aging. He includes relationship work and some Gottman Method ideas when couples-style skills are relevant to an individual’s goals.
In practice he uses motivational interviewing to help people sort through mixed feelings about change. He also brings mindfulness exercises into sessions to help reduce reactivity and build focus. Treatment plans are practical and aim to fit into everyday life, with steps that can be tried between meetings.
People who prefer clear, goal-focused conversations and concrete coping tools may find his style helpful. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where priorities and a workable plan are set together.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps people clarify goals and feel understood so they can choose the next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and uses exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for regulating emotions and improving relationships. Brief DBT skill work can be helpful for managing anger, strong mood shifts, and impulsive behaviors. Mark combines these approaches so sessions mix conversation with practical skills practice and homework assignments when helpful.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss goals and preferences in the first session and suggest methods that fit those aims. Together the client and therapist try techniques and adjust the plan based on what works in everyday life.
The biography does not specify exact online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use sessions while traveling or managing work and family commitments, with a focus on practical tools that transfer into daily routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and related issues listed in his profile.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, client-centered style that combines goal-setting with skills practice drawn from CBT and DBT.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience in mental health and addictions work.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers