Mark Ovrick, LCSW

Licensed in Louisiana · 32 years in practice

Mark Ovrick is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience in Louisiana.

License and registration

LCSW, Louisiana: 18730 · expires August 2026
LCSW, New Mexico: C-05300 · expires July 2026
NPI: 1871730879 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 32
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Ovrick is a licensed clinical social worker with 32 years of experience in Louisiana. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship concerns. He aims to respond with respect and compassion while tailoring conversations to each person's situation.

He listens for practical patterns that cause day-to-day strain. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings. He pays attention to communication struggles, loneliness, social anxiety, and issues around forgiveness that often come up alongside other concerns.

Background and approach

Mark keeps things straightforward and collaborative. He works with each person to shape a plan that fits their goals and pace. That plan can include short-term coping tools, ways to improve communication, and guidance for managing reminders of past traumatic events.

Over his career he has supported many people through life changes and crises, staying focused on what helps in daily life. He adapts language and methods so clients can understand and use them without jargon. He encourages small, steady steps and checks progress regularly.

If someone is nervous about starting therapy, he aims to make the first sessions calm and clear. He respects each person’s timing and works to build trust through steady, attentive listening.

Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

Approaches that guide online work

Mark focuses on practical, evidence-based techniques that aim to reduce symptoms and improve everyday functioning. One approach emphasizes learning coping skills and stress management tools to lower anxiety and manage depression. This involves teaching breathing, grounding, and activity planning techniques that people can use between sessions to feel steadier.

Another strand of his work addresses trauma-related problems by helping people process difficult memories and reduce their day-to-day impact. Sessions may include careful talk work, pacing, and repeated practice of strategies that reduce distress when reminders come up. This helps people regain a sense of control over reactions that interfere with life.

Finding the right mix of methods is a shared process. He works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals, history, and comfort level. Together they check what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy stays useful.

Online formats make this collaborative work easier to fit into real life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins between meetings and for people who prefer written reflection. These options provide flexibility while keeping the focus on steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist address?

Mark focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship difficulties. He also pays attention to communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, and social anxiety.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Sessions aim to be clear and focused on what helps in daily life.

What is his professional background?

He has 32 years of professional experience working with people in clinical settings. That experience informs a practical approach to common life stresses and trauma-related concerns.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Louisiana and practices there.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats does he use?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow flexibility for different schedules and needs.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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