Mark Britain M.Ed., L.P.C., L.M.F.T.
1901 Medi Park Suite 222
Amarillo, TX 79106
ph - 806.352.5582
toll free - 1-877-352-5582
email: mark@markbritain.com

Professional Experience

• Private Practice From 1992 To Present
• Program Coordinator / Expressive Therapy Dr. At Cedar Creek Psychiatric Hospital
• Killgore Childrens Psychiatric Hospital
• Member, American Association Of Marriage & Family Therapy

Licenses

• Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Licensed Professional Counselors
• Licensed Professional Counselor - April 1992
• Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Marriage Family Therapists
• Licensed Marriage Therapist May 1993

Education

• Masters Degree In Professional Counseling
• Bachelor Of Science Degree In Psychology
• Post Graduate Studies In Human Development & Family Studies

Philosophy:

Counseling involves a working relationship between the therapist and the client designed to facilitate personal growth, problem identification and resolution. In a safe setting, clients learn to view themselves and their situations more accurately.

Confidentiality:

Confidential is central to the therapeutic relationship. All information and records is privileged information and held in the strictest confidence.

Therapy Model:

Individual therapy is approached from a cognitive or "thinking" model. Couples and family therapy is from a systematic or "system" model.

Difficulties With Feelings & Behavior:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Self Image

Marriage And Family Issues:

• Marriage Counseling
• Premarital
• Divorce Issues
• Family Of Origin Issues
• Abuse Issues
• Parenting Issues
• Blended Family Issues

Adolescent Issues:

• Social Difficulties
• Academic Difficulties

Grief And Loss Issues

Adjustment Issues

Alcohol And Drug Abuse-Addiction

Client-focused Scheduling:

• 24-hour emergency availability
• Both day and evening appointments available Monday through Friday
• Equipped for physically challenged

Payment Information:

• Fees are based on a 50-minute session
• Most insurance companies have mental health benefits. To have benefits checked, call Mark Britains voice mail and leave the following information:
  • Name of Insurance Company
  • Phone Number to Call to Check Benefits
  • Name of Client
  • Birthdate of Client
  • Name of Policyholder
  • Birthdate of Policyholder
  • Social Security Number of Policyholder
  • Policyholder's Plan or Group Number
  • Name of Policyholder's Employer
  • Phone Number to Report Search Results
• American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Discover/Novus are accepted.
• Payment is due at the time services are rendered.
• Medicaid
• Workers Assistance Program
• Crime Victim's Compensation

Our office is conveniently located in the Medipark Medical office building at 1901 Medipark Suite 222 in Amarillo, TX near the Amarillo Medical Center.