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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Counseling
As a dedicated mental health and addiction counselor, I specialize in supporting men through life's most challenging transitions. With over two decades of experience guiding teenagers, young adults, and midlife individuals, my practice focuses on empowering clients to overcome anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship struggles. My background in youth counseling, higher education crisis support, and community treatment centers has equipped me with a nuanced understanding of the unique pressures men face at different life stages. I provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to each client's journey, whether they're navigating academic pressures, career shifts, or personal growth.My approach combines evidence-based techniques with empathetic listening to foster resilience, self-awareness, and meaningful connections. I am committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting change. Through both in-person and virtual sessions, I strive to make quality mental health support accessible to men seeking to reclaim control of their lives. My practice reflects a deep dedication to professional excellence, ethical standards, and continuous learning in the evolving field of mental health counseling.
Services
Individual Counseling
Addiction Counseling
Anger Management
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Career Counseling
LGBTQ Support
Life Skills Development
Stress Management
Substance Abuse Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of specialized experience working with men's mental health needs
- Our tailored counseling addresses unique challenges at every life stage
- We provide compassionate, non-judgmental support for personal growth journeys
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with real-world understanding of male experiences
- We offer complimentary phone consultations to begin your healing process
Associations and certifications
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Services
Individual Counseling
Tailored one-on-one therapy sessions address specific mental health challenges and personal growth goals. Our approach focuses on building self-awareness, developing coping strategies, and fostering emotional resilience. Clients receive personalized attention to navigate life transitions and overcome obstacles to well-being.
Addiction Counseling
Specialized treatment programs help individuals break free from substance abuse patterns. Our evidence-based approach addresses underlying psychological factors while developing practical recovery strategies. We support clients through all stages of recovery with compassionate, non-judgmental guidance tailored to individual needs.
Career Counseling
Targeted guidance helps clients navigate career transitions and workplace challenges. We focus on aligning professional paths with personal values while developing essential skills for workplace success. Our approach addresses both practical job search strategies and deeper career satisfaction factors.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized interventions help clients manage anxiety symptoms and develop effective coping mechanisms. Our approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness practices to reduce anxiety's impact on daily life. We address both immediate symptoms and long-term pattern changes.
Life Skills Development
Structured programs build essential life skills for improved daily functioning. We focus on practical tools for better decision-making, relationship management, and self-care. Our approach empowers clients to develop greater independence and confidence in navigating life's challenges.
People
Mark Farrell O'Brien, MS. LCPC, CADC
Mental Health & Addiction Counselor
With over 20 years of experience, Mark specializes in helping men navigate mental health challenges and life transitions. His background includes youth counseling, higher education support, and community treatment center work. He provides personalized therapy for anxiety, depression, and substance abuse issues.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide individual counseling for anxiety, depression, substance abuse, life transitions, career challenges, and relationship issues, with specialized expertise in supporting men's mental health needs.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact me directly at 312-316-7703 via phone or text to schedule your complimentary consultation. I'll help determine the best approach for your specific needs during our initial conversation.
Is emergency mental health support available?
Yes, 24/7 crisis support options are available through our website's emergency resources link for urgent mental health needs outside regular business hours.
Do you accept insurance?
I operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive detailed receipts for potential insurance reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company directly to verify mental health coverage details.
What makes your counseling approach unique?
My approach combines 20+ years of specialized experience with tailored interventions addressing men's unique challenges at different life stages, focusing on practical solutions and personal growth.
Reviews (4)
Neil Pozdro
Jan 13, 2020
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I am so grateful I have been able to find such a caring, warm-hearted, and passionate therapist as Mark O'Brien. I very highly recommend Mark to anyone reading this review you will be in excellent hands. He has really helped me in the few years I've gotten to know him. He has this thing he does whenever we finish our session where he beautifully sums everything up and you leave with a solid foundation of what you've discussed and he encourages you to build off of until you meet next session. I've seen a couple of other therapists in the past and you just stop the session and leave them but Mark
Kurt N.
Dec 17, 2019
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Mark has been a great help to our family, and especially our son. Mark is highly compassionate while maintaining a strong focus on the agreed goals. Helped us all be accountable to ourselves and each other. Thanks Mark!
Justin G.
Sep 04, 2019
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I have seen my fair share of therapists and I have to say Mark is the best therapist I've had. Since day one he made me feel welcome, comfortable and that I was in a safe environment. He really does care and listens to what I have to say. He gives incredible feedback and has pointed me in the right direction to be happy and successful in life. I'm grateful every time we finish a session to have found a therapist like Mark. He is also always punctual with scheduling and responses to Texts/Calls.
Lee Mulert
Sep 03, 2017
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I can't speak highly enough about Mark and his work with our son...and our family. He is able to establish trust even in difficult situations, relate well to all parties. He helped us all move forward, especially our son. Even after difficult conversations, he still felt heard.
