- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Chronic pain and addiction
About Mark
Mark Jim Shelton is a Utah LCSW with 40 years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He emphasizes the client's own knowledge of their story and the strengths they already have.
He listens for patterns that come from a person's past relationships and family of origin. In sessions he helps people name those patterns and see how they show up now. He focuses on practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve interaction habits rather than on labels or complex theory.
His approach is straightforward and goal oriented. He helps clients break problems into manageable parts and practice new responses. For someone coping with chronic pain, addiction, or obsessive thoughts, he balances problem-solving with support for emotional coping.
Shelton brings long experience working with mood disorders, panic attacks, phobias, and post-traumatic stress. He also addresses codependency, sex addiction, and issues around life purpose and self-love. He encourages steady progress through repeated practice and clear feedback.
Sessions are geared toward adults who want to change patterns rooted in earlier life and family dynamics. He accepts international clients and works in English. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Mark Jim Shelton describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety and anger, such as breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to fearful situations. These skills are useful for panic attacks, phobias, and social anxiety.Another element is problem-focused work that breaks down relationship and life-purpose concerns into specific behaviors to change. This involves setting small, achievable goals and practicing new ways of interacting or coping, which can help with codependency, relationship conflict, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. He collaborates with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. The client’s experience and feedback help shape the focus of each session.
The biography does not list specific online formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular contact with a licensed professional while working on patterns that began in earlier family relationships.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related concerns like addiction and chronic pain.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical, goal-oriented way focused on changing patterns and practicing new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience as a licensed social worker.
What credential and region are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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