Mark Spurlock, MFT

I cannot recommend any counselor more highly. Mark is the third couples therapist that my husband and I have been to, and one thing that sets him apart is the fact that he will not just sit there and listen to our problems session after session. Obviously he needs to know what they are in order to help us, but he focuses on giving us tools to constructively work on our relationship and resolve current and festering issues. He’s truly a teacher of healthy relationships and communication and I feel lucky we found him.

Mark is a Amazing Therpist. I’m so happy my son has been Blessed. My son is high functioning autism. Mark helped Ralph work through some of his confusion and frustration. It’s been our pleasure to have met him thank you for your work and wisdom in counseling.
Sincerely.
Mr & Mrs. Ralph Garcia

It’s important in life to take professional advice, coaching, and mentorship in order to constantly improve and become a better version of ourselves for the people around us. We can’t all know everything, right? Mark is incredibly intelligent and a great coach when it comes to helping you understand the models of communication and how to put those models into action in everyday life. I’ve referred at least 3 – 4 individuals and couples for his coaching, and will continue to go to him for regular check-​ins and check-​ups to make sure I stay on track with my communication skills.

Mark is an excellent counselor. My husband and I have been to other therapists in the past, none of which truly seemed to have a solution. They seemed to sit there, listen and wait for the hour to be over.
Mark not only actively listens and follows up with questions to get to the core issue; he also provides solutions that can be applied at home. He is unbiased and truly has a subjective mind. My husband and I grew up in completely different cultures, and Mark has helped us find ways and techniques to understand each other’s point of view better. Hence continuing to grow stronger rather than apart. Mark truly cares about his patients and you will get the same attention.

I have been searching for «the right counselor» for a couple of years. Lots of trial and error with the insurance approved therapists. I decided that I would check Unilocal for a therapist so I could read reviews from other people who had already been to see the person. Marks reviews were great so I called my insurance company to see if he was approved and he was! I called Mark’s office and he got back to me right away and scheduled an appointment. This was several months ago and I have seen him once a week since then. I have a chronic illness and suffer from depression and anxiety. Mark has helped me with pretty much every department in my life from my illness to parenting, to my profession to my general health and wellness. I am a very visual person so I really enjoy when Mark brings out his white board and starts drawing out his explanations. He is also very personable but professional at the same time. I feel like I am sitting down to chat with a friend except this friend I can let it all out too and not worry what they are going to think of me. You can tell that Mark has a passion for his work and he is always learning and trying to better himself and his practice. The office is located on the 2^nd floor of a medical/​office building right off the 163freeway. There is plenty of free parking. The office is very inviting and comfortable. Mark is also very resourceful as he put me in touch with a great counselor for my daughter who suffers from anxiety and PTSD. It is such a relief that I have finally found someone that I click with that is making a positive difference in my life. I am so thankful! 5 star experience all the way!

This review is long over-​due as my husband and I have been seeing Mark since September 2013. We recently celebrated our 21 first wedding anniversary, a milestone I did not think we would reach 8 months ago, and I felt it imperative to let others know how helpful Mark has been for our marriage and continues to be for our family.
I discovered Mark by chance, here on Unilocal,having separated with my husband just days earlier. Mark recognized the urgency of my situation and was able to see me within 24 hours. Mark listened as I told him the crisis my marriage and my family were in and was able to dissect the situation and give me the first piece of advice in order to try to save my marriage.
Since that first meeting, my husband and I have transitioned from seeing Mark separately, to joint sessions and ultimately we reconciled and my husband returned home after less than a month of seeing Mark. Mark was able to listen to both my and my husband’s issues where our marriage was concerned and give us tools for not only discussing those issues but also overcoming them once and for all. We continue to see Mark once a month for «maintenance» (at our request, not his) and I simply cannot thank him enough for all he has done. Having been married for 20 years, my husband and I thought we knew the «secret» to a long marriage, however; seeing Mark opened our eyes and he gave us tools we never knew existed and we are now able to have HAPPY, mutually fulfilling marriage that sets a positive example for our 3 children.

If they taught a class on Fatherhood 101 Mark Spurlock would be the teacher. When my two teenage sons started deviating from my plan for them (nobody told me this would happen, duh) he was an invaluable source of guidance and sanity. Both sons have had their share of struggles and through Mark’s guidance and counseling they have both managed to get back on track Ever time I’ve met with Mark I have left feeling better about my situation. There may may not be a book available on how to be a good parent but there is Mark Spurlock. My family is blessed to have him as a Therapist.

Mark has been my counselor for a couple of years. He’s personable, authentic, never preachy, always encouraging and willing to wade through whatever it is to help me get unstuck. I’ve yet to shock him with anything I am struggling with and have never felt anything but comfortable and at ease with him.
Great counselor, great individual!

Started seeing Mark a few weeks ago for our small family of 3. Mark has already given us solutions that have not only built respect in our home, but have helped our son have a more structured environment as well.
I have seen many counselors in the past and I am very pleased with the results from Mark after only 3 visits! Awesome!

I went to Mark for some guidance on finding a balance in my spiritual, personal, and professional life. Its my first counseling experience and from day 1 I’ve felt comfortable talking with Mark about anything that is on my heart, and feel like any topic could be easily discussed with Mark. He has really helped me in my relationships while coaching, educating, and inspiring me to become the best version of myself that I am, with a Christian perspective (which we share in common). I’ve recommended my girlfriend to Mark for counseling and now we are doing couples therapy and the benefits are amazing! I’d highly recommend Mark to anyone with a heart beat and I’d do it in a heart beat! Thanks Mark for using your gift to help others!

Mark is amazing! He has been my therapist for over two years now. Believe me, I have tried several therapists and what sets Mark apart is that he actually listens and treats me like an individual, not just an illness. He truly cares about his patients and has always been there for me. Even when things got really bad, he was just a phone call away. He is always willing to work with my schedule if needed. I am a Christian and Mark even prays for me at the end of every session. I completely trust him and thank God every day for him. When I leave his office, I feel as though a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders and see things in a different perspective and renewed vigor. He has honestly brought me out of horrible despair and helped me find my way back to sanity and even joy.

I have been under the care of this Marriage & Family Therapist for almost a year. His office is fairly private so the likelihood of you running into your gossipy neighbor in the vicinity of his building is pretty slim! Not that I am ashamed to be in therapy… couldn’t we all use a little guidance now and then?! :)
Mark strikes the balance between casual and professional which really serves the patient in that they feel free from judgment within the confines of his office… and he listens, really listens, to his patients. He remains cool and collected, even in the most extreme circumstances (trust me on this one). He is a Christian, but serves all denominations (and without proselytizing on those of us that aren’t so faithful). Mark is incredibly patient and insightful. He is especially disciplined in Anger Management, Substance Abuse and Family Counseling.
If you are in need of some counseling (or your friends keep telling you that you are!) give Mark a call. You’ll be glad you did!