Mark Haase , LMFT, LPC

Mark Haase is a licensed marriage and family therapist and a licensed professional counselor practicing in Louisiana. He holds the LMFT and LPC credentials, which indicate training and licensure to treat individuals, couples, and families across a range of mental health concerns. With 20 years of clinical experience, he has served in social service and counseling roles that include direct care in group homes, work in a homeless shelter for teens, crisis counseling in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, and clinical work with children, teens, and adults who receive Medicaid.

He has helped people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder, among other challenges. His therapeutic stance emphasizes helping clients name and express feelings and thoughts in a supportive environment, often for the first time. He blends client-centered principles rooted in Rogerian therapy with cognitive-behavioral strategies and motivational techniques to create practical, individualized plans.

Mark approaches counseling as a meaningful but sometimes demanding process that encourages growth and greater resilience. He views sustained engagement in therapy as an opportunity for increased maturity and a stronger sense of wholeness, and he works collaboratively with clients to set goals and track progress over time.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mark Haase uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy to address a wide range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and explore their feelings and values - it is often helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills and strategies, making it effective for anxiety, depression, OCD, and panic. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to support people facing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and he works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process may involve trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible options that can make consistent care easier to maintain. Sessions may take place by video call or phone, and Mark also offers live chat and text-based messaging for additional accessibility. These formats allow clients to schedule care around work, family, and travel, and to stay connected with licensed professionals from a distance.