Dr. Mark Chustz, LICSW

Dr. Mark Chustz is a licensed social worker with 34 years of clinical experience. He concentrates on helping people face major life transitions and painful emotions. His approach aims to make change feel manageable and practical for everyday life.

He often supports people dealing with addiction, grief, anxiety, depression, and relationship or intimacy struggles. He also helps those coping with caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, and challenges tied to aging and geriatric issues. Sessions focus on clear goals and workable steps rather than jargon.

Dr. Chustz uses several well-established approaches to match each person's needs. He blends client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools to shift unhelpful patterns. Emotionally-focused methods help when relationship repair or deeper emotional work is needed.

He pays special attention to midlife transitions, workplace stress, and issues that affect men and caregivers. Practical skills for managing anger, stress, and addictive behaviors are common parts of his work. He also addresses family of origin concerns and forgiveness when those issues keep showing up.

People meet him in a calm, straightforward setting where the focus is on what the person wants to change. He offers coaching-style help as well as clinical therapy when that fits the situation. To begin, a short questionnaire and scheduling step starts the process.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding. It focuses on the person's own goals and experiences, helping people feel heard and discover their own next steps. This approach supports many concerns like stress, depression, and transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to change unhelpful habits, which can help with anxiety, mood, and addiction issues.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on emotions and connection in close relationships. It is useful when people want to repair communication, work through intimacy problems, or rebuild trust.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend a mix of approaches that fits each person's situation. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what actually needs to change.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and let people join sessions from different locations. Since specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online sessions useful for regular check-ins, focused skills work, and emotional processing without needing to rearrange their whole day.