Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CCTP (He, Him)
Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Vancouver, WA 98684
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When life feels presents us with stress, whether it be from anxiety, depression, or trauma, it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a sense that our lives have become unmanageable. My greatest satisfaction comes with assisting individuals in recognizing their power to grow and thrive. I assist my clients, who include adolescents and adults, in finding ways to change their relationship to thoughts and emotions and develop a stronger sense of self, establishing core values, and creating an action plan linked to goals based on those values.
While no approaches are universal, I strongly advocate for the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in tandem to manage stress. I have additional training in Narrative Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
I stand for restorative justice and harm reduction. In my heart of hearts, I believe that all people deserve unconditional positive regard. The values that guide me in my efforts are Authenticity, Compassion, Dignity, Inclusion, Respect, Spirituality, Service, and Wisdom.
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Mark D. Best
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
If you see your insurance listed, please ask me to verify coverage when you arrange your first visit.
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LICSW,
CCTP
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / LW 61000906
- In Practice for 7 Years
- Certificate from Evergreen Certifications - CCTP 947048 / 2021
- Attended Portland State University , M.S.W., Graduated 2016
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 594-5284
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LICSW,
CCTP
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Child
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Drug Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Intellectual Disability
- Lesbian
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Weight Loss
- Women's Issues
- Yoga
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 594-5284
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LICSW,
CCTP
Client Focus
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Group
Communities
Body Positivity,
Cancer,
Gay Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Single Mother,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Preteen,
Teen,
Adults
Participants
Individuals,
Group
Communities
Body Positivity,
Cancer,
Gay Allied,
Lesbian Allied,
Non-Binary Allied,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy,
Queer Allied,
Racial Justice Allied,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied,
Single Mother,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American,
Hispanic and Latino
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 594-5284
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LICSW,
CCTP
Location
Primary Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (360) 594-5284
Mark D. Best
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,
MSW,
LICSW,
CCTP
Last Modified: 30 Nov 2022