Mark Duarte, LCSW

Licensed in California · 46 years in practice

Mark Duarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of practice in California.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 8636 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1679814552 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 46
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Duarte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with many years of practice in California. He helps people facing identity, purpose, and mood concerns. His approach is respectful and straightforward.

He focuses on helping people move toward more satisfying daily life. He listens first to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings.

He works with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction, along with relationship and intimacy-related struggles.

Background and approach

Mark uses clear tools drawn from client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral strategies. He helps people notice patterns of thought and try different responses in real situations. For people with strong emotions or self-destructive behaviors, he brings in techniques from dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills.

He also pays attention to deeper questions about meaning and purpose, using an existential perspective when those topics arise. That can help people tolerate hard feelings and make values-driven choices. In sessions Mark aims to be calm, direct, and compassionate.

He helps people set small, achievable goals and practices for daily life. Progress is measured in what feels different at home, at work, and with others. Mark has decades of experience and focuses on helping people feel more competent and connected.

He supports practical problem solving while also addressing the emotional roots of recurring problems.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Coping with life changes
Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexuality
Young adult issues

Approaches Mark names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Mark uses client-centered work to put the person's experience first, listening deeply and shaping therapy around each individual's goals. This approach helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer self-understanding, or practical ways to make choices.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change mood and functioning. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and many everyday problems that respond to step-by-step changes.

Deciding which approach fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, try methods together, and adjust as needed. That way the work stays relevant to what the person wants to change.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let sessions closely resemble in-person meetings and work well for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging can provide brief check-ins, written reflections, or flexible contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a hectic schedule and try different formats as needs change.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, stress, anger, and identity concerns including LGBT issues.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He listens with respect and uses practical strategies. Sessions mix listening, skill teaching, and tasks to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He brings 46 years of professional experience working in California settings and community care.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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