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Mark Silla

Mark Silla

LPCC

New Mexico

Compassionate, practical therapy for personal change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, New Mexico / CCMH0103271
Experience
17 years
Languages
English
Location
New Mexico

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    • Client-centered care
    • Motivational focus
    • Practical skills

    About Mark

    Mark Silla is an LPCC counselor practicing in New Mexico with 17 years of experience. He focuses on the whole person rather than a label and helps people untangle stressful or painful patterns. Conversations are geared toward finding what matters to each person and toward practical steps they can try between sessions.

    In sessions he follows a flexible, client-centered style. He listens for what feels important to the individual and adapts methods to match that need. That can mean talking through thoughts and behaviors, learning new coping skills, or using focused techniques for grief, trauma, or addiction concerns.

    Mark draws on several evidence-informed approaches. He uses Motivational Interviewing to strengthen a person’s own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. When trauma or reprocessing is helpful, elements of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing can be part of the work.

    People often come for help with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and intimacy questions, or life transitions. He also supports work on anger, self-esteem, career challenges, and managing mood issues like bipolar disorder. Sessions aim to be practical and goal-oriented while keeping each person’s values in focus.

    Mark offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He welcomes conversations about what someone hopes to change and how best to get started toward those goals.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build commitment. It uses open questions and reflective listening to draw out a person’s own motivations and next steps. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the person’s pace and priorities to support self-discovery and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete strategies to change them, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying different techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.

    Confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not list specific formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during life transitions. It also lets therapists and clients use guided exercises, worksheets, and skill practices between meetings to reinforce progress. If you want to explore how these approaches could work for you online, mention your preferences when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    17+ years

    Listed in

    New Mexico

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he address?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe his therapeutic style?

    His style is flexible and client-centered. He listens first, then uses approaches that match each person’s needs and goals.

    How much experience does he have?

    Mark has 17 years of experience providing counseling and therapy in New Mexico and beyond.

    What are his professional credentials and location?

    He holds the LPCC credential and practices in New Mexico.

    Can people who speak other languages work with him?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    Yes, he accepts international clients.

    How much do sessions cost?

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

    What should I do to start therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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