Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
322 8th Avenue East, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Not accepting new clients
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I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and I have worked with children and families for nearly 16 years. I have worked primarily in the public school setting and specialize in working with children and families who struggle with social skills, ODD behavior, conduct disorder, self-esteem, trauma, and emotional regulation. I work with children and families that may exhibit some adjustment difficulties including but not limited to divorce, grief, gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, and other issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. I believe relationship building is the key to healing and growth.
There are many treatment modalities in counseling. My goal is to create a safe and accepting therapeutic relationship with my clients. The counseling techniques that I use include Brief Therapy, CBT, Solution-focused, Motivational Interviewing, Play Therapy, Arts Integration, Mindfulness, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, and Restorative Justice.
My goal is to provide a safe, accepting, and focused environment so that children and families can begin to make shifts from hope to action and then from action to change. We will work together in a partnership to help you meet your goals. I am looking forward to meeting you starting a new journey. Please feel free to reach out for free consultation.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Friday Health
- Healthy Blue
- MedCost
- United Community Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / 12619 Mark S Ackerman Jr
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Degree/Diploma from UNC-Chapel HIll MSW / 2006
- Attended Western Carolina University, MAEd, Graduated 2016
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Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Child
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- School Issues
- Suicidal Ideation
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (828) 332-5361
Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Toddler ,
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family
Communities
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (828) 332-5361
Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC
Location
Nearby Areas
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Mark S Ackerman Jr
Counselor, LCMHC
Last Modified: 8 Jul 2023