ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, Depression
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About Marc
Marc Viera is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) with 21 years of experience in the mental health field. Marc has a diversified and extensive background in the helping profession and he has had the privilege of helping individuals and families achieve a variety of treatment goals. He considers the person as a whole including biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of who they are, as he helps them to address a myriad of symptoms related to anxiety, panic disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), stress-related disorders, substance addictions, and adjustment disorders.
Marc completed his Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth. He is a Master of Addictions Counselor (MAC). Marc is a family man and Christian with ample experience in working hard and still enjoying day-to-day life. This, coupled with his work experience and training, enables Marc to best relate to and appreciate all the individuals he helps. He utilizes a variety of treatment approaches in this process, including cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), mindfulness and relaxation practices, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention planning, stress management skills building, and rapport building.
Marc is passionate about helping people who are looking to address difficult areas of their life in order to achieve greater well-being and success, and he strives to help people through the emotional and mental health growing pains in their lives. We all have our battles in life and we all go through ups and downs. Meanwhile, we all internally and externally experience this life differently. Marc is hopeful and confident that he can support you and equip you with new skills in navigating these experiences.
"As an individual who has worked in the helping profession for over half of my life, I can appreciate the magnitude of struggles and the importance of goals any one person may experience at any given point in their life."
Get to know Marc
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I had already been working in the field when I first encountered the specific career of counseling. I was working with various individuals and bringing them to and from their counseling appointments and I would see a difference in their affect and moods after their appointments. It was a good difference, so I chose to explore the field further and made the choice to pursue it.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am most excited when I get to work with someone who willingly seeks treatment and internally wants change.
What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?
I think it is most helpful when people understand that change requires some humility.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
I think a person can expect that the first session may be a little uncomfortable at first, but may not be as hard as one expects.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
I think the first session is important to establish a clear understanding of what one may expect in treatment, clarify what the person hopes to achieve with treatment, and begin to foster a working relationship.
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Education and training
- Years in practice
- 21 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
- Graduating degree
- Masters Degree - Clinical Psychology
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