Mark Lee

Choosing a therapist takes trust, and I believe you deserve to know who you’re working with.

Although I’m a male therapist, women’s issues have become one of my primary areas of expertise. During nearly eight years of counseling in Lebanon, Oregon, approximately 70% of my clients have been women, many healing from sexual trauma, relationship challenges, anxiety, and major life transitions. This experience has given me a deep understanding of the unique struggles many women face while creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard and supported.

Reaching out for therapy takes courage, especially when you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from the people who matter most. My role is not only to listen but to help you identify what’s keeping you stuck and equip you with practical tools that create lasting change.

I work with individuals, couples, and families experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, broken trust, communication difficulties, and life transitions. Every person and relationship has a unique story, so I tailor treatment to your specific needs and goals rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

As a husband, father, and therapist, I understand that life isn’t lived from the sidelines. Relationships require intentional effort, parenting can be exhausting, careers bring pressure, and life rarely unfolds as planned.

Together we’ll build on your strengths, challenge unhelpful patterns, and develop practical strategies you can apply outside the therapy office. My goal is for you to leave each session feeling understood, equipped, and confident in your ability to move forward.

Whether you’re seeking therapy for yourself, your marriage, or your family, I aim to provide a safe and supportive environment where meaningful change can happen. Healing isn’t about erasing your past—it’s about moving forward without allowing it to define your future.

I strive to walk alongside my clients with honesty, compassion, and practical guidance rooted in both professional experience and real life. I believe the foundation of effective therapy is a trusting, collaborative relationship. My approach is straightforward, compassionate, and practical. I’ll meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and help you better understand the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Rather than simply talking about problems, we’ll work together to identify realistic goals and develop practical tools you can use in your everyday life. I believe lasting change happens when insight is combined with action.

I tailor therapy to each individual, couple, or family because no two people or situations are the same. Drawing from evidence-based approaches—including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy—I create a treatment plan that fits your unique needs and goals.

Whether we’re working through relationship challenges, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, or life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe environment where you feel supported, challenged, and encouraged as you move toward lasting growth and healthier relationships.

Starting therapy can feel intimidating. Meeting someone new and talking about personal experiences isn’t easy, and it’s completely normal to feel anxious. My goal is to make the process as comfortable and welcoming as possible.

During our first session, we’ll spend time getting to know one another, reviewing your background, discussing what brought you to therapy, and talking about what you hope to accomplish. While there is some required paperwork, I do my best to keep the focus on you rather than the forms.

Together, we’ll begin identifying the goals that are most important to you and create a plan that reflects your needs, strengths, and hopes for therapy. I want you to leave your first session feeling heard, understood, and confident that we’re moving in the right direction together.