Mark Starczynski, MBA, M.A., LCPC (IL), LPC (WI)
Mark is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (IL) and Licensed Professional Counselor (WI) who supports adults and couples navigating emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges. He works with adults who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected and are seeking a compassionate, steady guide.
Who Mark Helps
Mark provides support for:
Addictive or compulsive behaviors
Anxiety, depression, and burnout
Men’s issues and identity concerns
Trauma and unresolved past experiences
Relationship and marriage challenges
Therapeutic Approach
With several years of experience in an intensive outpatient setting for substance use disorders, Mark deeply understands the complexities of addiction and the shame or fear that often accompany it. Clients experience him as calm, warm, and non-judgmental.
Mark’s approach is holistic and integrative, considering the emotional, relational, practical, and spiritual layers of a client’s life. For those who desire it, he incorporates faith and a person’s relationship with God into the healing process.
Couples Therapy
Mark works extensively with couples and has completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He helps partners:
Improve communication
Navigate conflict more effectively
Rebuild trust
Strengthen emotional connection
Professional Background
Mark holds an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling (high honors) from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, an MBA in Project Management (high honors) from Keller Graduate School of Management, and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. He is a member of the American Counseling Association and Illinois Counseling Association.
Beyond the Office
Mark enjoys time with his wife and son, running, reading, exploring Lake County’s forest preserves, and connecting with friends over good food and coffee.
Mark welcomes individuals and couples seeking compassionate, faith-sensitive support as they move toward greater emotional health and a more grounded, fulfilling future.
Grayslake Office
Lake Bluff Office
Village Church of Gurnee
Teletherapy
224-707-0094