Mark German, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 34 years in practice
Mark German is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 34 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180001866 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1922357268 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 34
- Languages
- English
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About Mark
Mark German is a licensed clinical professional counselor with 34 years of experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. He uses straightforward, practical methods so people can see small changes early on. Sessions are welcoming and focused on what matters most to each person.
He blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance work to reduce unhelpful thinking and build new habits. Mark also draws on attachment-based ideas to improve how people relate to others and to themselves.
Background and approach
The methods are taught in clear steps and practiced together in sessions. Mark often helps with stress, panic, mood shifts, and addiction-related concerns. He also supports people facing eating or sleeping problems, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and life transitions like divorce or midlife changes.
He addresses issues such as shame, guilt, impulsivity, and isolation in a direct way. Sessions include skills training, guided reflection, and planning for real-life situations outside therapy. His style is calm and patient, with an emphasis on practical tools people can use between meetings.
Progress is tracked in simple, measurable ways. Mark provides services from Illinois and offers work with international clients in English. He uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule.
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mark names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches that work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and life purpose questions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical skills to shift reactions and reduce symptoms like panic or low mood. It works well for stress, panic attacks, and mood issues. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication. It helps people understand intimacy-related struggles, abandonment fears, and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try methods that fit their needs. Sessions are collaborative, so adjustments are made together until a good fit is found.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation for skill practice and emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick touchpoints and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and different time zones while working with a licensed professional.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance work, attachment-informed ideas, and client-centered skills to teach coping tools and change habits.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 34 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is he based and what is his credential?
He practices from Illinois and holds the LCPC credential, which is listed as IL LCPC.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription 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 according to the therapist's availability.
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