Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN (he, him)
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Dr. Mark Chofla is a board-certified psychiatrist and physician who completed his specialty residency at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine after receiving his B.S. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior from UC Davis.
Dr. Chofla founded Empathy Therapy to deliver statewide psychiatric and therapy services via telehealth. He serves clients throughout Florida—including those in Sarasota, Venice, North Port, and Siesta Key—with private, integrated care that combines medication support and counseling without insurance barriers or long waitlists.
With over 26 years of counseling experience, Dr. Chofla believes in each person’s capacity for growth and healing at any age. As a board-certified psychiatrist, he provides both psychotherapy and medication management, offering integrated support tailored to individual needs.
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Finances
Fees
- Initial Session Fee $500
- Standard Visit $350
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Out of Network
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 239-4054
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Florida / TPOS934 Mark Chofla
- In Practice for 24 years
- Midwestern University, DO, Graduated 2002
- Board Certification by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Psychiatrist: Mark Chofla
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 239-4054
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 239-4054
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Schema Therapy
- Strength-Based
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 239-4054
Location
Additional Location
Sarasota, FL 34231
(941) 239-4054Nearby Areas
Dr Mark Chofla | Empathy Therapy
Psychiatrist, DO, ABPN
Take the first step to help. Call now - (941) 239-4054