Mark Haase

Mark Haase is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana. He brings 20 years of professional experience and a long history working in social services, including crisis counseling after Hurricane Katrina and direct care in group homes. Mark speaks English and Spanish and accepts international clients.

He describes counseling as a place to say what matters and to name feelings that might be hard to share. Sessions blend Rogerian client-centered ideas with cognitive-behavioral tools and motivational approaches. That mix aims to make sense of patterns, learn new ways to respond, and find small steps that move a person forward.

Mark has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, panic attacks, OCD, and bipolar disorder. He also supports those dealing with grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, and anger. He has experience in settings that serve teens, adults, and people using Medicaid, though his current practice details are listed elsewhere.

In sessions he focuses on clear talk and practical strategies. Conversations tend to identify thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and then try different approaches to change them. The therapist also uses motivational techniques to help people find energy for change.

Clients can expect straightforward language and steady support rather than jargon. Mark views therapy as a challenging process that often leads to greater maturity and a stronger sense of self for the people who keep working at it.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship, helping people feel heard and understood as they talk through problems. It’s useful for people who need a calm space to sort feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and trying practical alternatives. It often helps with anxiety, depression, panic, and patterns that feed anger by teaching specific skills to change how someone thinks and acts.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for distress tolerance and emotional regulation that can be helpful when anger or impulsivity are a concern.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods over time in a collaborative way.

Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let someone join from a quieter place without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered work, and DBT skills to remote sessions to focus on practical changes and steady support.