- Addictions
- Relationships
- Family of origin
About Mark
Dr. Mark Chustz is a LICSW (Master of Arts, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts with 34 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing anxiety, depression, relationship problems, addictions, grief, and the stresses of life change. He also lists family of origin issues among his focus areas and often addresses how early family roles affect current behavior.
He structures sessions around practical conversation and reflection. He talks with people about what they notice in relationships, patterns that repeat, and where they want different results. He uses straightforward interventions to help with coping, decision-making, and emotion regulation rather than long technical explanations.
His work draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective, cognitive-behavioral techniques that identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and emotionally focused ideas to improve connection and intimacy. Jungian and existential themes also inform deeper questions about meaning and identity when those topics arise.
Dr. Chustz has supported people through caregiving stress, career change, addiction recovery, and parenting pressures. He also helps with issues such as abandonment, codependency, and guilt or shame that can trace back to family history. His experience includes addressing trauma and abuse when it is part of the presenting concerns.
Sessions are aimed at tangible changes - better communication, clearer boundaries, fewer repetitive conflicts, and improved coping skills. He encourages collaborative goal-setting so progress can be tracked and adjusted over time.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Dr. Chustz draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening to each person's experience and building the conversation around their priorities. This approach helps when someone needs a steady, responsive place to talk through relationship or emotional concerns.He also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems active. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress management, and unhelpful habits related to addiction or avoidance.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another influence when the work turns to intimacy or attachment issues. EFT-style ideas help people name feelings, notice interaction cycles, and try new ways of connecting that reduce conflict or distance.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That selection can change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Practical benefits include conserving commute time, keeping appointments during relocation or travel, and making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving duties.
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Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting stress, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral and emotionally focused tools to help people notice and change patterns affecting their relationships and mood.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of experience working with adults on issues like caregiving stress, addiction recovery, and midlife transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LICSW (MA, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify exact formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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