Mark Silla

Mark Silla is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 17 years of experience based in New Mexico. He centers each session on the person, not just a diagnosis, and focuses on helping people discover what underlies their concerns. His approach aims to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors so clients can move toward practical life goals.

He uses an eclectic style and draws from several approaches to match each person's needs. Sessions are conversational and straightforward. Mark listens closely, asks clear questions, and collaborates on realistic steps clients can try between meetings.

Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. He aims to help people find small, manageable changes that make daily life easier.

Mindfulness Therapy plays a role in his work when slowing down and noticing patterns helps people interrupt automatic reactions. He also uses client-centered techniques that emphasize the client's experience and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools to identify and shift thinking patterns.

Mark welcomes sessions in English and accepts international clients. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. Costs vary by location and depend on a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches used online and how they help

Mark uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and bodily reactions without getting caught up in them; this can help with stress, anxiety, and recurring patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own goals and experiences, with the therapist following the client's lead and reflecting what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying specific thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. He adjusts tools and pace based on what the client says is helpful, so treatment is tailored rather than fixed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people participate from different locations. Licensed professionals can use the methods above in remote sessions to teach mindfulness exercises, coach behavioral experiments, and guide thought-recording practice.