About Mark
Mark Holton is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on anxiety, stress, depression, relationships, trauma and self-esteem. He brings 25 years of experience to conversations about difficult feelings and life transitions. He aims to create a calm, practical space where people can talk through their concerns and find clearer ways forward.
Holton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people manage anxious thoughts and rebuild day-to-day functioning.
Background and approach
He also draws on methods developed for trauma to support recovery from past harm. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with tools to practice between visits. Outside of therapy work he has run an applied behavioral analysis company in Colorado since 2015 and balances work with family life as a father.
That background informs a practical, results-minded approach. He favors methods that produce small, steady changes over time. In appointments he listens first, then helps people pick a clear starting point.
Conversations focus on what is most pressing and what feels doable. The next steps are chosen together so people leave with a concrete plan. People who prefer a mix of skill-building and reflective talk may find his style helpful.
Sessions can include breathing and grounding practices, thought work, and structured behavioral experiments tailored to the individual's concerns. His practice operates from Colorado and offers several remote formats to fit different needs.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Mark Holton uses evidence-based approaches such as mindfulness-based techniques and cognitive behavioral methods. Mindfulness work teaches breathing and attention skills to reduce reactivity and calm anxious moments. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral experiments to change patterns that maintain stress and depression.He also incorporates trauma-informed practices designed to help people process past harm at a pace they can manage. Those techniques aim to build safety, reduce distressing memories, and restore daily functioning. Choosing the right mix is collaborative - he will discuss goals and preferences, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues and practice exercises together. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, skill reminders, and ongoing support between sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Colorado
- Languages
- English
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