Mark Abou-Rached, LPC-Associate

ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
Supervised by Robert Gallegos, LPC-S

Patient & Disciplined

Mark (he/him) is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A) under the supervision of Robert Gallegos, LPC-Supervisor. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Mark prioritizes a strong therapeutic relationship with his clients in a non-judgmental and validating environment.

Mark's specialties include treating issues involving self-esteem, relationship conflict, trauma, emotion regulation, depression, anxiety, body dysmorphia, and sports performance.

Education & Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate (LPC-A)
State License # 92838

Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling,
Adams State University

Bachelor's in Psychology,
Kansas State University

What Mark Loves Most
about Being a Therapist…

Being able to make a difference in peoples' lives directly. There is no feeling like someone telling you that you were able to help them!

A Bit of the Personal

Outside of work, he is a fitness enthusiast with a talent & passion for basketball. He’s likely to be found on the basketball court on the weekends. He also loves hanging out with family and his dog, Archie.

Services Offered

  • Individual Counseling
    (currently ages 18+)

  • In-Person Therapy

  • Online Therapy / Telehealth

Populations Served

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Ages

  • Young Adults (ages 18-29) ^

  • Adults (30-64) ^

  • Seniors (65+)

Genders

  • Men ^

  • Women

  • Trans Folx

  • Non-Binary, Gender Fluid & Questioning

Groups

  • Christians

  • College Students ^

  • Disabled

  • Immigrants ^

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Neurodivergent

  • Parents & Caregivers

  • People of Color

  • Teachers & Helping Careers

Issues & Concerns

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  • Aging Issues

  • Anger Management

  • Anxiety ^

  • Body Positivity

  • Burnout

  • Cancer & Chronic Illness

  • Career Counseling

  • Childhood Issues / Trauma

  • Chronic Pain

  • Codependency ^

  • Communication Issues

  • Coping Skills

  • Depression ^

  • Discrimination

  • Divorce & Separation ^

  • Domestic Violence

  • Emotional Regulation ^

  • Family Conflict

  • Family of Origin Issues

  • Gambling

  • Gender Identity

  • Grief & Loss

  • Hoarding

  • Impulsivity

  • Infidelity ^

  • Internet / Phone Addiction

  • LGBTQIA+ Issues

  • Life Coaching

  • Life Transitions ^

  • Marital Conflict ^

  • Men’s Issues ^

  • Negative Thoughts

  • Non-traditional Relationships

  • Parenting

  • Peer Relationships ^

  • Political Stress

  • Pregnancy & Postpartum

  • Premarital Issues

  • Racial Identity

  • Racial Trauma

  • Relationship Issues ^

  • Religious Trauma

  • Self Esteem ^

  • Sex / Porn Addiction ^

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Sexual Identity

  • Sleep Issues or Insomnia

  • Spirituality

  • Sports Performance ^

  • Stress

  • Suicidal Thoughts ^

  • Trauma ^

  • Work/Life Balance

Conditions & Diagnoses

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  • Anxiety Disorders ^

  • Bereavement

  • Body Dysmorphia ^

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Clinical Depression ^

  • Disordered Eating / Eating Disorders ^

  • Dissociative Disorders

  • Gender Dysmorphia

  • Neurodivergence

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ^

  • Panic Disorders

  • Paranoia

  • Phobias

  • Postpartum Depression (PPD)

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ^

  • Self Harm ^

  • Social Anxiety

  • Suicidal Ideation ^

Types of Therapy

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  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Existential Therapy

  • Mentalization-Based Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy ^

  • Somatic Experiencing

  • Spiritual or Holistic Approach

  • Trauma-Informed Therapy ^

A Few Fun Tidbits

If you could be an animal for one day, what would you be?

A bird because I always wondered what it would feel like to fly!

What is one thing that you own entirely too many of?

Coffee mugs!

What’s one of your Favorite Places in the Austin area?

Mozart’s on Lake Austin

What is a song that you pretty much know by heart?

“Careless Whisper” by George Michael

We would enjoy the opportunity to work with you. Please complete our New Client Contact Form to get started today. A member of our team will contact you within 24-48 hours to answer any questions you might have & schedule you with one of our therapists. If we’re not able to serve you, we’ll happily provide you with some external referrals.

Your mental health journey starts here.