Mark Silla

Mark Silla is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 17 years of experience. He focuses on the person rather than a label and helps people discover what lies behind their difficult feelings. He listens for the goals a client brings and works with them to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

Mark keeps the needs of each person central to the process. He draws from several approaches to match the work to what the client needs in the moment. Sessions are built around clear goals and practical steps that can be used between meetings.

Many people come for help with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and anger. He also supports people facing relationship strain, intimacy concerns, career questions, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions. The emphasis is on understanding what drives the problem and finding workable changes.

His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He guides conversations so clients can test new ways of thinking and acting. Work often includes skill practice and short-term behavioral experiments to see what helps.

Clients who prefer a mix of structured techniques and open, person-centered conversation may find his approach useful. He will tailor the balance of methods to the individual and their goals over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's own experience first. The therapist follows the person's lead and focuses on understanding concerns and personal goals. This approach helps when someone needs a respectful space to make sense of feelings and choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and short assignments to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will talk together about goals, preferences, and what methods feel most useful. That collaboration shapes whether sessions focus more on skills practice, deeper processing, or a mix of both.

Confirm current session formats before booking because specific delivery methods are not listed in the biography. In general, online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist about what structure and frequency will best fit your schedule and needs.