Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- Licensed in
- New York
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Laster is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York. He brings practical, goal-focused help to people facing strong emotions such as anger, grief, anxiety, and depression. His style is straightforward and solution-oriented, aimed at helping people find steps that make day-to-day life easier.
He approaches each situation by first listening and quickly assessing what a person needs. Then he suggests clear strategies and resources to try.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on usable skills and small changes rather than long talks with no plan. Mark has 12 years of experience working with adults on issues like mood disorders, coping with life changes, and career stress. He also supports people dealing with trauma, caregiving strain, or challenges tied to aging and hearing impairment.
This background helps him tailor practical steps to a wide range of concerns. His main methods include Client-Centered Therapy, which centers the session on the person's goals; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks down thoughts and habits that worsen mood; and Solution-Focused Therapy, which zeroes in on immediate, achievable goals. These approaches guide short-term problem solving and skill building.
People who reach out can expect a focused, collaborative process. Mark aims to help people notice small shifts that add up to better daily functioning. He keeps sessions direct and oriented toward what the person wants to change next.
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
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Hearing impaired
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Mark lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online therapy and change
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's goals and experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to identify what matters most and what changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching concrete skills to shift them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger by breaking things into manageable steps. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on immediate, achievable goals and the next small actions that move someone forward.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try an approach, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match methods to what feels most useful and doable for each person.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates or support between sessions and can fit into a lunch break or a busy day. These options increase flexibility and help people keep momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of problems does Mark address?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, bipolar and other mood disorders, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, career strain, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and solution-focused. Sessions emphasize clear strategies, skill building, and steps you can use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, caregiving stress, aging issues, and related concerns.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the NY LCSW-R credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he use?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.