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Dr. Mark Chustz, LICSW

LICSW guiding growth through life transitions
  • Addictions and recovery
  • Relationship and intimacy
  • Trauma and grief work

About Dr. Mark Chustz

Dr. Mark Chustz is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience helping people navigate difficult transitions and persistent emotional challenges. Holding an LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - he brings long-standing clinical knowledge to work with individuals facing addiction, relationship struggles, grief, intimacy issues, and the search for life purpose.

His practice emphasizes a compassionate, nuanced approach that supports people through social anxiety, workplace stress, midlife change, and a range of interpersonal difficulties. He also focuses on areas such as caregiver support, men's issues, mood disorders, and recovery from traumatic experiences, offering help across a broad span of concerns from parenting and family problems to anger and self-esteem.

Dr. Chustz integrates several evidence-informed approaches, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential and Jungian perspectives, Mindfulness, Solution-Focused techniques, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. This blend allows him to tailor interventions to each person, meeting practical coping needs while attending to deeper meaning and emotional processing.

Throughout his work he emphasizes understanding, collaboration, and empowerment. He aims to create a supportive space where people can explore their difficulties, develop effective coping strategies, and pursue personal growth and transformation across challenges such as addiction, relationship conflict, caregiving stress, career concerns, and grief.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Mark Chustz have?

Dr. Mark Chustz has 34 years of clinical experience.

Is Dr. Mark Chustz a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LICSW credential. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. License details: MA LICSW 120150.

In which languages does Dr. Mark Chustz provide therapy?

Dr. Mark Chustz provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Mark Chustz located?

Dr. Mark Chustz is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Dr. Mark Chustz as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Mark Chustz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Mark Chustz work with international clients?

Yes. Dr. Mark Chustz works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Mark Chustz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether meeting with a therapist online can produce meaningful results. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life changes - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.



One of the primary benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a therapist in the format that best suits their needs and schedule, whether that is a video call, a phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to integrate therapeutic work into busy lives and to maintain continuity through relocations or changing routines.



Licensed professionals offer these remote options, and clients have the ability to change therapists if they need a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible, practical pathway to consistent support and progress with therapists trained to address a broad array of emotional and life challenges.

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