Mark Michael Muse

Mark Muse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker who frequently works with those who have experienced trauma, including complex trauma. Many of Mark’s clients face difficulties with trauma symptoms, which include flashbacks, severe depressive episodes, and heightened anxiety. They might find it challenging to get through their everyday routine without feeling intense emotional experiences or reliance on distractions like drugs or alcohol, which can have a negative impact on their work or their relationships. This leads them to seek the professional help of a therapist, as they would like to gain control over their lives back from their trauma.

Mark has a certification in a trauma-informed therapy modality called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. During EMDR, clients can reduce the negative effects that trauma can have on their bodies and on their minds. Mark provides empathetic and kind support as clients work through their trauma symptoms, finding ways to make their lives more comfortable. Mark also practices Internal Family Systems therapy, which encourages individuals to see their emotions and reactions as stemming from different parts of the self. Mark gently prompts clients to better understand their different parts so they can find a sense of self-compassion and acceptance.

Mark earned a Master’s degree in Social Work and is a LGBTQ+ and gender affirming therapist. He endeavors to meet the unique needs of each client to provide individualized mental health services so clients can overcome what’s holding them back from feeling safe.