He is a wonderful listener and genuinely cares. Gives great advice and recommends productive mental exercises for long term growth
Dr. Mark Chustz, LICSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Mark is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 4.5 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Mark. View 22 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Massachusetts
Recent reviews
Love this guy so much. I’ve never gotten much out of therapy or looked forward to my appointments until I met him. I get so much out of our phone sessions but sometimes I wish we could chat over video. Not a big deal at all though!
More about Mark
- 34 years' experience
- Male
- LICSW
Thank you for checking my profile. Congratulations for getting this far in reaching out to a stranger for help. It's never easy. I know from personal experience.
I have been a Social Worker for 34 years. I love being able to help people make the changes they know they need to make. If you don't know what changes you need to make, that may be where we start. We all have a part of ourselves that knows what we need to do or how we need to be. Part of a therapist's job is to help you find that part of yourself and give it a voice.
I have seen and heard it all in my time as a therapist. So, have no concerns about sharing information with me, whenever you feel comfortable. We will start from where you are. You are in the perfect place to take the next step on your way to a better life. Remember that the perfect human does not exist. We are all working to make progress, not to become perfect.
I have worked in outpatient and inpatient mental health centers for years. I recently retired from teaching Social Work and Healthcare Management at a local 4-year college. I have also worked in Hospice and Home Health for many years. The type of sessions we have will be based on your needs. Every client is different. I look forward to hearing from you.
Specialties
Addictions
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Sex addiction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Mark Chustz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740418342.
- LICSW · Massachusetts · 120150 · Expires May 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Mark Chustz
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
He is a wonderful listener and genuinely cares. Gives great advice and recommends productive mental exercises for long term growth
Love this guy so much. I’ve never gotten much out of therapy or looked forward to my appointments until I met him. I get so much out of our phone sessions but sometimes I wish we could chat over video. Not a big deal at all though!
Dr Chustz helped me get through a lot this year. A breakup, a loss and a new career. Helped keep me confident and grounded throughout. Looking forward to continuing with him as time goes on. Highly recommend
I loved my former therapist but would often feel lousy about "needing" to go to therapy. Big shift with Dr. Chustz - I "WANT" to go to therapy every week. Feels great, man!
Dr. Chustz has helped me tremendously on my life journey. I would recommend him to anyone.
Great listener and has valuable advice
Great therapist with a lot of experience!
Great therapist! Helped me a lot!
He’s cool calm and collected, I’d recommend him. He has a lot of life experience to reference, which helps me understand my own situations. He even responds to my journal entries, which I appreciate. He is respectful and seems to truly wish the best for others. Most of all, he listens to what you have to say and understands. His ability to process incoming dialogue and return tailored responses is outstanding.
Love him.
He has a very calming presence and I feel as if I can speak to him about anything.
Dr. Chustz is a professional and experienced therapist. Our sessions in the past few month was extremely helpful. I highly recommend him.
Mark has been fantastic thus far,
I believe he is an expert and his suggestions are valuable
He’s a great Dr
Dr. Chustz has provided me with the necessary support and asked questions that have helped pinpoint deeper sources of discontent.
I have been meeting with Dr. Chustz for almost a month now, and he has been an incredibly important part of my grieving process over my mom’s recent passing. His warmth, wisdom, honesty and grace is a gift to his clients, and I cannot recommend him highly enough!!
I really appreciated Dr.; Chustz' help with my ongoing problem. He gave me specific advice and listened intently to my concerns; he was very empathetic and helpful; I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a kind, non-judgmental counselor with excellent listening skills and positive feedback. I genuinely felt Dr. Chustz cared about my problem,, and I appreciated talking to an objective counselor.
Laid back style, humorous, good practical advice and assistance with immediate issues. Lets me run the topics but keeps me on track when i start to wander too far. I dont find him as challenging or diagnostically/treatment focused as other mental health providers i have seen over the years, but I do feel BETTER and more in control of my life after a session.
I have gained so much from only a few sessions so far with Mark. He is caring but also able to give me honest feedback/observations that have really been helpful for me to hear. He has a good sense of humor which is always a plus.
Dr. Mark is very knowledgeable, relatable and and a great listener. Can explain things clearly and is compassionate.
He’s amazing! Listens and gives great advice! Helps me dig deeper in my problems to find resolutions of my own. No judgement, very genuine! Highly recommend!
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Mark Chustz offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Mark Chustz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Mark Chustz speak?
Dr. Mark Chustz speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Mark Chustz have?
Dr. Mark Chustz has 34 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Mark Chustz licensed to practice?
Dr. Mark Chustz is licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
Does Dr. Mark Chustz accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Dr. Mark Chustz accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Mark Chustz offer?
Dr. Mark Chustz offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Mark Chustz?
Dr. Mark Chustz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Mark Chustz?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.