On The Mark Consulting & Counseling

At On the Mark Counseling, we understand that life can be overwhelming, and sometimes, we need a little guidance to navigate through the challenges that come our way. Our licensed professional counselor, Mark Durham, has been dedicated to providing top-notch counseling services to individuals and families in Asheville, NC since 2001. With years of experience and training, Mark takes a unique approach to counseling, recognizing that each client is an individual with their own distinct experiences and struggles.

Our Approach

Mark's approach to counseling is rooted in his extensive experience and training, as well as his own personal experiences with relationships, marriage, parenting, and grief. He believes that each client deserves a tailored approach that acknowledges their individuality and addresses their specific needs. Mark commits to his clients a dedication towards achieving healthy resolutions to their presenting issues and achieving goals cooperatively chosen. He works extensively with middle and high school-aged males, individuals with anxiety and depression, couples, and those facing grief issues.

Our Services

At On the Mark Counseling, we offer a range of services designed to address various mental health concerns. Our services include:

• Couples Counseling: We work with married couples, committed couples, and even coach clients through dating challenges. Mark believes that good relationships require effort and dedication to maintain high levels of listening, understanding, and appreciation.
• Parenting: We work with children and their parents to explore the sources of discord, negotiate better and more fair solutions, and implement changes that all sides are willing to accept and support.
• Anxiety: We invite clients to explore the sources of anxiety, question the rationality of their fears, consider cognitive and behavioral coping mechanisms, and gather the strength and courage to believe that they are bigger and stronger than the fear.
• Depression: We provide cognitive-behavioral therapy that challenges irrational beliefs, helps to accept and understand the sources of a depressed mood, and encourages outgoing behaviors and more positive thinking.
• Grief: We see grief as a never-ending road that gets easier sooner if the client can notice, accept, and express the myriad of emotions that often emerge. We provide information about grief stages, explanations of why certain relationships may cause more or less grief, and guidance on how to reclaim their new life.
• PTSD: We use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) to help clients suffering from PTSD access and process the emotional memories that may be the source of their symptoms.

Our Goal

At On the Mark Counseling, our goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where individuals and families can explore their struggles and work towards achieving positive change. We believe that with the right guidance and support, anyone can overcome their challenges and live a more fulfilling life.