Mark Hard, LCSW
Therapist in New York
Mark Hard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with ten years of experience in mental health and addictions care.
- License 091280 · New York Expires August 2026
- NPI 1437731700 · national registry
- Experience and languages 10+ years in practice English
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About Mark
Mark Hard is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with ten years of experience in mental health and addictions care. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or substance concerns. Mark aims to help clients see their own value and move toward clearer goals.
Mark uses a warm and interactive style in sessions. He treats people with respect, dignity, compassion, and sensitivity.
Background and approach
Sessions are collaborative - he listens, asks questions, and helps clients develop concrete steps they can try between meetings. Clinically, Mark blends several approaches to fit each person's needs. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills.
He uses Client-Centered principles to keep the work focused on each person's priorities. The Gottman Method informs his work around relationship challenges and communication skills. He has considerable experience supporting people through trauma, abuse, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and complications from addictions.
He also helps with parenting stress, career transitions, midlife concerns, and feelings of isolation. Mark pays attention to symptoms like anger, low self-esteem, and seasonal mood shifts. People who reach out can expect a plan tailored to their situation.
Mark mixes short-term coaching tools with deeper therapeutic work when needed. He welcomes international clients and holds sessions in English.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 091280 · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1437731700 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Narcissism
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
Approaches Mark names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Mark names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online care
Mark uses the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and reduce conflict in relationships by teaching specific conversation and listening skills. That method is useful for couples and partners who want clearer ways to talk and repair tensions. He also relies on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is action-oriented and often includes exercises to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy is another core element; it keeps the work focused on the client's priorities and emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaborative goal-setting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mark will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and daily life. He combines approaches as needed and checks in regularly to see what is working and what should change.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls support face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging can fit brief updates, homework, or times when typing feels easier than talking. These options help fit therapy into work, travel, or busy family life while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is warm and interactive, focused on listening and collaborating to build clear, practical steps that match each person's goals.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Mark has ten years in mental health and addictions work and experience supporting people with trauma, mood disorders, substance issues, and relationship challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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