Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 128877-3501
- NPI
- 1770554289
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression support
About Mark
Mark Jim Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with 40 years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression.
He approaches sessions with respect for each person's experience and strengths. He helps people talk through what is happening, identify patterns that cause trouble, and try practical ways to respond differently. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the work.
Mark has decades of experience addressing related issues such as chronic pain, illness, and disability, codependency, substance-related problems, and family of origin concerns. He also supports people facing mood disorders, OCD and obsessive problems, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.
In sessions he helps people sort through self-harm thoughts, challenges with self-love, sex addiction, and social anxiety. He focuses on concrete steps and coping strategies that can be used between meetings. The emphasis is on what can be tried next rather than on abstract theory.
Mark works in English and accepts international clients. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session so they can begin setting clear, reachable objectives.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques guide online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques typically include structured, skills-focused work that targets current problems. For example, approaches that focus on cognitive and behavioral strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice new behaviors. These methods are often used for anxiety, panic, phobias, and mood concerns.Another common approach emphasizes trauma-focused work that helps people process upsetting events and reduce their ongoing impact. This involves paced conversations, grounding techniques, and developing coping tools to use when distress arises.
Choosing a therapeutic method is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will look at goals, needs, and preferences to decide which techniques to try. That review happens early and can shift as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, avoid travel time, and have shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them balance work, caregiving, and appointments more easily, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements during the intake.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this LCSW help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. Additional focus areas include chronic pain, codependency, addiction-related concerns, and obsessive or panic-related problems.
How does he approach therapy?
He treats therapy as a collaborative process that builds on a person's strengths. Sessions concentrate on talking through patterns and trying practical responses between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional work experience. That background includes long-term clinical practice addressing mood, trauma, and addiction-related concerns.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah. His practice is based in Utah and he lists that state for licensure.
What languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients for his work.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen subscription terms and the client's location.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process begins the matching and intake steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers