About Mark

About Me

I'm a licensed counselor who has been in private practice for 18 years. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 22 years in the corporate world at a Fortune 100 tech company after earning my undergraduate degree in engineering. I also lived in Hong Kong for a year and a half, and I'm married with four children.

This combination of experiences—corporate career, cross-cultural living, family life, and clinical training—shapes how I work with clients facing career transitions, family challenges, and major life changes.

My Own Journey

I've experienced my own frustrations: unfulfilled hopes, wanting more from life, not knowing how to bridge the gap between where I was and where I wanted to be. Through personal work, I've learned to better understand myself, express my needs, listen to others, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.

My Approach

I'm empathetic but direct. I'm genuinely curious about your story and believe people can change when they're motivated. I'll be straightforward—no sugarcoating—but always optimistic about what's possible. I have a sense of humor (sometimes ironic or dark) and a deep belief in accepting what we cannot change while taking action on what we can.

Counseling has helped me, and it can help you—if you're willing.

My Philosophy

We're all works in progress. We don't ever truly "arrive"—even when we get what we want, we eventually want something else. Life is about the journey. Living in the present, actively pursuing what matters, facing fears, and not always avoiding pain—these are essential to living a rich, full life.