Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Mark works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Utah
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Jim Shelton is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience in practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He works from the belief that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work of change.
Mark encourages honest conversation and practical steps people can use between sessions. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Conversations are straightforward and aimed at building skills to cope with strong feelings and difficult situations. With decades of practice, Mark has supported people living with chronic pain and illness, codependency, substance concerns, and mood disorders. He also addresses obsessive thoughts and compulsions, panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, and issues tied to family of origin.
His experience includes helping people explore life purpose and self-worth as part of recovery. Mark emphasizes a collaborative approach. He aims to empower clients to set goals, test small changes, and notice what works.
He frames setbacks as information rather than failure, and he helps people find usable strategies for managing anger and anxiety. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and use the Start Therapy process to match and schedule appointments.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Mark works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building coping skills. One common approach emphasizes skill building for managing strong emotions and distress; it teaches practical tools people can use in daily life to reduce reactivity and calm intense anger or anxiety. Another commonly used approach targets how thoughts and behaviors interact, helping people spot unhelpful thinking, test assumptions, and try new behaviors to change mood and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust techniques based on what feels most helpful. That means experimenting together and shifting strategies if something does not fit the client's needs or preferences.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the formats offered before booking as the biography does not list specific session formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into busy lives. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and make it possible to meet with a licensed professional across regions. Discuss practical arrangements and preferences during the matching process to find the best fit for your routine and goals.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does this therapist address?
Mark focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, and also works with related concerns such as chronic pain, addiction, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses straightforward, practical conversations that emphasize strengths and small, testable changes to manage emotions and behavior.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He brings 40 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Utah and practicing from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any region-specific details during the matching process.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.