Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

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Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

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30 Lincoln Street Newton, MA 02461

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Many of the couples I work with still care deeply about each other but feel increasingly stuck. Conversations turn into arguments or go nowhere. Small moments escalate quickly, or distance quietly grows. You may feel less understood, less connected, or unsure how to get back to what once felt easier. I help couples slow these patterns down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and find a way to respond to each other that creates more openness and warmth—while also building more positive, connecting moments in how you relate day to day.

I try to make my office a warm and inviting space to have the kind of conversations that create closeness.

I help you recognize and shift what happens in the moments that matter—when conversations start to go off track or distance begins to build. As you learn to respond differently in those moments, interactions become more constructive and new ways of connecting begin to take hold.

If you’re feeling discouraged or unsure how to move things in a better direction, you’re not alone. Many couples reach a point where what used to work no longer does. Change is possible, even when the path forward isn’t clear. Reaching out can be the first step toward finding your way forward together.

Call or Email Mark Sorensen now for a free 15 minute consultation - (617) 749-2133

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

30 Lincoln Street

Newton, MA 02461 map

(617) 749-2133

My website

I find that helping couples build closeness is best done face to face. I will use telehealth in a pinch. I work mornings and afternoons.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$300 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Let's Connect (617) 749-2133

My Practice at a Glance

Available in-person

30 Lincoln Street

Newton, MA 02461 map

(617) 749-2133

My website

I find that helping couples build closeness is best done face to face. I will use telehealth in a pinch. I work mornings and afternoons.

I specialize in Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues and Infidelity

$300 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $300
Couple Sessions $300

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

While I don't belong to any insurance panels, I will submit your insurance claims for you if your plan has out-of-network coverage. I can accept credit card payments at the time of the visit. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 3640 Mark Sorensen

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 42 years

Attended Temple University, PhD, Graduated 1984

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Psychodynamic Couples and Family Institute/NE 2005

I have received advanced training in couple therapy and marriage counseling from the Cambridge Family Institute, from Susan Johnson in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and Psychodynamic Couple and Family Institute of New England.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Marital and Premarital
Relationship Issues
Infidelity

Expertise

Anxiety
Coping Skills
Couples Therapy
Depression
Family Conflict
Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem

Most couples I see have been pulled into downward spirals of distancing reactions they can't get out of on their own. By helping you identify and step out of unhelpful habits of mind, you'll discover a greater capacity to live and relate more intentionally. As you come to know both yourself and your partner more deeply, new ways of engaging emerge, creating a cycle of increasing closeness.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Family / Marital
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Positive Psychology
Psychodynamic
Virtue-Centered Therapy

I use an approach that focuses on both reducing unhelpful patterns and strengthening what is already working. By learning to respond more intentionally and relate in more constructive ways, couples begin to create more positive interactions and a stronger sense of connection over time.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (617) 749-2133

Location

Primary Location

30 Lincoln Street

Newton, MA 02461

(617) 749-2133

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I find that helping couples build closeness is best done face to face. I will use telehealth in a pinch. I work mornings and afternoons.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (617) 749-2133

I find that helping couples build closeness is best done face to face. I will use telehealth in a pinch. I work mornings and afternoons.

Mark Sorensen

Psychologist, PhD

Call for a free consultation now - (617) 749-2133

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