Mark S. Wells, MA, LCAS, CSOTS, LCSWA

Telephone: 919.675.2282 

Email: wells@carolinaperformance.net

Mark S. Wells has been working in the field since 1996 and provides both mental health and addiction/dependence psychotherapy, as well as sport and exercise psychological services. He is committed to helping individuals and athletes identify and express their authentic selves, which allow them to establish and sustain genuine and meaningful connections with others. Mark believes that as one becomes more aware of their unique thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and experiences, they are better able to focus and honor their own individuality and function within team settings in healthy ways.

Essential to his clinical approach, the therapeutic alliance is a collaborative effort used to support and challenge, as Mark and his clients work together to establish and progress towards personalized goals. He believes in utilizing various modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, and Systems Theory. Additionally, Mark uses education along with guided imagery and visualization paired with relaxation techniques to meet the unique needs of his clients.

Engaging in the therapeutic process allows each individual to take an empowering step toward a more manageable present and future. Clients will explore personal influences and create new methods to address life and sport’s dilemmas, while implementing positive strategies to strengthen their own personal internal resources.

Mark knows personal and professional growth can be challenging, painful and frustrating. Yet, through the course of discovery, learning, action, and accountability, Mark believes one can acquire new life/sport skills, let go of problematic patterns, and discover how to live more authentically.  Mark’s passion as a therapist is to help his clients identify new cognitive discoveries that can propel them towards the ideal behaviors that improve performance and bring balance, joy, and wellness into their lives.

Common performance and health-related areas of concern:

• ADHD and ADD
• Adjustment, transition, and performance difficulties (life and sport)
• Disruptive disorders (school, home, and community environments)
• Individual and Family psychotherapy
• Mood, Anxiety, PTSD, Anger Management, and Stress-Related disorders
• Psychotic disorders with central focus on co-occurring disorders
• Psychiatric conditions associated with chronic dependence on drugs and alcohol
• Relationship issues (life and sport)
• Sport related stress, anger and emotional regulation
• Substance Abuse and Dependence disorders (providing on-going consultation, evaluating effectiveness of each intervention, and interpreting the appropriate use of pharmacotherapy) 

Clientele:

• Children, adolescents, young adults, and adults (Individuals and families)
• Athletes (Junior and High School, club, collegiate, and professional)

 Education/Training

• The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. (MA) Clinical Social Work, Clinical Addiction and Dependence.

Specialty: Mental health, and addiction/dependence.          Sub-Specialty: Adult, and child/adolescents.

• Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI. (B.S.) Psychology, (B.A) Criminal Justice.

Licensure

North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist, LCAS.

National Association of Forensic Counselors: Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, CSOTS.

North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSWA.

Professional Associations

National Association for Addiction Professionals

Addiction Professional of North Carolina

American Psychological Association

National Association of Social Workers

Association for Applied Sport Psychology

Fees and Policies:

I have a fee-for-service practice. Payment is due at the time of service. If you cannot attend your appointment, please cancel at least 48 business hours in advance to avoid being charged the full fee.

I do not directly collaborate with insurance networks, but will provide billing receipts and filing assistance to help you receive reimbursement. You are responsible for your own insurance filing. Please contact your insurance provider to learn about using your out-of-network benefits.