Mark Penarroyo, MA, LPC

Mark is a culturally aware, creative, and resilient licensed professional counselor and nationally certified counselor. He graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and from Walden University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He also completed some medical school training in the Caribbean.

Mark works with children, teens, and adults, and he uses a variety of strength and solution-based modalities in addition to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Motivational Interviewing, role-play, sand tray play, and play therapy with children. He is always looking to expand his skillset to address the many issues facing the clients he serves. He is skilled at treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, generational trauma, behavioral, social, and relational challenges.

In addition to his expertise, Mark has a great sense of humor and a “down-to-earth vibe” that helps him build a genuine connection with his clients and makes them feel at ease.