Dr. Mark Chustz

Dr. Mark Chustz is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of practice. He works with adults facing emotional pain and tough life changes. He concentrates on issues such as addiction, anger, anxiety, grief, and struggles with intimacy and relationships.

He focuses on helping people who feel stuck during transitions. That includes midlife shifts, career stress, caregiving strain, and recovery from trauma. He also supports people managing ADHD, depression, and compassion fatigue.

In sessions he uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies. The goal is to identify patterns that keep problems alive and then try different ways of responding. He helps people build coping skills, improve communication, and repair important relationships.

His work draws on several therapeutic traditions to match each person's needs. That blend makes room for personal meaning, emotional processing, and behavior change. He encourages honest self-reflection while offering concrete steps to move forward.

Dr. Chustz practices in Massachusetts and works with English-speaking clients, including international clients when appropriate. To begin, people choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship so clients can talk through what matters most and find their own solutions. It helps with issues like grief, relationship struggles, and self-esteem by prioritizing the client's perspective.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change patterns that fuel anxiety, anger, or depression. It is useful for stress, mood problems, and developing new coping skills.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and shift emotional responses that underlie conflict or distance in close relationships. It can be applied when intimacy or communication problems are central concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that fit their goals, values, and day-to-day needs. That may mean trying different techniques over time and checking in about what helps.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session options before booking because the biography does not specify formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your situation and routines.