Dr. Mark Chustz , LICSW

Dr. Mark Chustz is a licensed clinician with 34 years of experience helping people navigate challenging life transitions and emotional struggles. As a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), he draws on decades of clinical practice to address concerns such as addiction, relationship dynamics, grief, questions of life purpose, and ongoing personal growth.

He works with individuals facing social anxiety, workplace stress, midlife transitions, and interpersonal difficulties, offering a compassionate and nuanced stance that honors each person’s story. His clinical interests include men’s issues, caregiver support, mood disorders, and recovery from traumatic experiences, and he brings that broad perspective to therapy sessions focused on intimacy, family dynamics, or other emotional barriers.

Dr. Chustz emphasizes understanding, empowerment, and collaborative healing in his approach. He aims to create a calm, supportive space where clients can explore challenges, develop practical coping strategies, and pursue meaningful change. Whether addressing issues of self-esteem, parenting, addiction, or grief, he partners with clients to support their self-discovery and long-term resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Mark Chustz integrates several evidence-informed approaches into his online practice to meet a range of emotional and relational needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudging environment where the individual’s own goals guide the work - this approach is well suited to people exploring identity, self-esteem, or life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and habit-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns within close relationships, making it useful for couples or individuals dealing with intimacy and connection difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Chustz works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He tailors interventions over time so that therapy evolves with the client’s progress.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking flexibility and accessibility. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, licensed professionals and therapists can maintain continuity of care across schedules and locations. This range of options allows clients to choose the format that fits their life while engaging in consistent, focused therapeutic work.