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Discover MY Therapeutic Approach

Mark Wilson

I work with: Individuals, Couples, Parenting

University of Maryland

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I can imagine:

You are here because it shouldn’t be this hard.

You know things can change, but the pathway forward feels unclear. You may be navigating a heavy season of grief, a confusing life transition, or simply carrying far too much on your plate. Perhaps you are struggling to find common ground with your partner, navigating the complexities of your family system, or trying to better understand your own unique way of operating in a world that doesn’t always feel built for you.

Whether you are neurodiverse and curious about the strengths within your differences, or you simply need a dedicated space to sort through the mess of life, you deserve a partner in this process. You want someone who will support you in making clear, measurable progress—someone who takes laughing as seriously as crying and recognizes both as natural responses to the intensity of living.

You need a collaborator who knows when to lean in with a curious question and when to help you identify practical solutions, rather than a judgmental clinician poking and prodding at your every thought. If you’re looking for a trauma-informed approach that honors your individual experience and your relationships, I would love to work with you as an individual, a couple, or a family.

I can’t wait to meet you.


Compassionate, Neuroaffirming Support for All Ages

I CREATE A COMPASSIONATE, NEUROAFFIRMING SPACE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS. I SUPPORT AUTISTIC AND ADHD CLIENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THOSE NAVIGATING ANXIETY, OCD, TRAUMA, DEPRESSION, BURNOUT, OR GENDER IDENTITY EXPLORATION. USING ACT, DBT, MINDFULNESS, PLAY, AND ART, I HELP PEOPLE CONNECT WITH THEIR AUTHENTIC SELVES AND CREATE LASTING CHANGE. TOGETHER, WE BUILD STRENGTH AND BALANCE.

My background

My Journey in Counseling and Advocacy


  • Return to Work/Professional Development/Career Support

  • Couples’ Adjustment During Pregnancy & Early Parenthood

  • Infertility, Fertility Challenges & Family Building

  • Parenting Children With Medical Diagnoses & Disabilities

  • Pregnancy & Parenting With Disabilities

  • New Immigrant & Cross-Cultural Perinatal & Parenting Experiences

  • Adoption

I Works With

  • Adult Individuals

  • Couples

  • Parenting

  • Neurodivergent Adults and Parents of Neurodivergent Children

  • LGBTQIA+

  • Interracial/Cross-Cultural Couples and Families

  • Young Adults

  • Transition to Parenthood & Postpartum Adjustment

  • Identity & Role Development for Dads And Partners


  • Bachelors – American University, 1998 - Interdisciplinary Studies

  • Masters - The George Washington University, 2005 - Sociology

  • Masters - The University of Maryland - Baltimore, 2012 - Social Work

  • Masters - The University of Maryland - Baltimore, 2012 - Social Work

  • Results Accelerator Coaching - ThoughtAction LLC, 2017 - Coaching

  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional - SHRM, 2023 - Human Resources

  • Certified Organizational Development Coach - Symbiosis Coaching, 2024 - Organizational Development

  • Google AI Essentials - Coursera, 2025 - Artificial Intelligence

  • Associate Certified Coach (ACC) - International Coaching Federation, 2025 - Executive Coaching

  • Organization and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) - CRR Global, 2025 - Relationship Systems

  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1 and 2 - The Gottman Institute, 2026 - Couples Counseling

  • Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care - Postpartum Support International, 2026 - Perinatal Mental Health

Education and Training


  • Gottman Couples Counseling

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for Couples

  • CBT

  • DBT

Types of Therapy

  • ACT

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Trauma Informed Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy


  • Music Lover

  • Stand-Up, Sketch, Improv Comedy

  • Cooking

  • Movies/TV

  • Hiking

Outside of Session


  • Intimacy and Building Rituals of Connection

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Adjustment Concerns

  • Depression and Bipolar Disorder

  • Autism, ADHD, Neurodiversity affirming care

Treatment Areas

  • Neurodivergent parenting

  • Gottman Level 1 and 2 Couples Counseling Training

  • Professional/Career Development

  • Conflict Management

  • Family Systems


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Click the button below to schedule a free consultation. I’ll answer your questions, and we can discuss next steps in how to move forward. I look forward to speaking with you!

let’s start working together toward a life you love.