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A healthier choice for a healthier you.
This review is long over-due as my
husband and I have been seeing Mark. We recently celebrated our
20th wedding anniversary, a milestone I don’t think we would reach 8
months ago, and I felt it important to together know how helpful Mark
has been for our marriage and continues to be for our family. I
discovered Mark by chance, here on Yelp, 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
save my marriage. Since the first meeting, my husband and I have
transitioned from seeing Mark separately, to joint sessions and
ultimately we reconciled and my husband’s issues were less 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 can’t 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 cycles 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.
Tiffany B.
an Diego, CA
Therapist is amazing! He sets been
Mark 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 I need to change an appointment
time. He is a Christian and Mark even prays for me at the end of every
session if I want him to. When I leave his office, I feel as though a
huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders and see the 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 will always be grateful to Mark for the hours of steadfast
support and endless boxes of tissues. When I was first referred to him,
I saw him twice a week and I cried so much every time that I almost
always left with eyelashes! He never placated me, he was never pitied
me. It was hard work to face my own short falls, but I am happier and
healthier than I have ever been in my life! THANK YOU MARK!! I will
never forget you!
Carmen B.
San Diego, CA
I have been under the
care of the 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 incredible patient and insightful. He
has us find ways and techniques that can be applied at home. He is
unbiased and truly has a subjective mind. My husband and I grew in
completely different cultures and Mark has found ways and
techniques to help us 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 better with his guidance. I
would give him the stars if I could.
Malia O.
San Juan Capistrano, CA
My family and I have been seeing Mark
for therapy for over four years. He helped me through my divorce and
to heal the scars left by years of being married to a verbally and
emotionally abusive spouse. I have an autistic son, and another with
very serious anger issues over the divorce. Mark takes time at
understanding us. If you really want to get better and have a healthy,
happy mind, Mark is the therapist for you. He does not “cure” you, he
will give you the tools (and the desire) to heal your mind and guide
you in the right directions. Mark is also not about how long he can
keep you “on the hook” until your insurance runs out”, he really is one
of the few therapists who can recognize the need for mental health.
When he feels you are ready, he will cut back on your visits (if you
want to) to like a father pushing his kid on a bike for the first time, he
will push you and run along side you until you ride off on your own. In
hindsight, Mark saved my life and helped me provide a stable quality
life for my children, who are still under 12. I will always be grateful to
Mark for the hours of steadfast support and endless boxes of tissues.
When I was first referred to him, I saw him twice a week and I cried
so much every time that I almost always left with eyelashes! He never
placated me, he was never pitied me. It was hard work to face my own
short falls, but I am happier and healthier than I have ever been in my
life! THANK YOU MARK!! I will never forget you!
Kim P.
San Diego, CA
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 Yelp 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 wasn’t! 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 my
depression and anxiety. Mark helped me with pretty much every
department in my life from my parenting, my professional life, my
marriage, 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 and
professional, I can let it all out and not worry like I am sitting down to
chat with a friend except this friend can tell you 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 2nd 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 the patient and I suffer from PTSD. It 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 stars experience all
the way!
Laurie L.
San Diego, CA
We started seeing Mark when I
caught my son shoplifting. We have continued with him over the past
four years. He has been a tremendous help to us and our son. He is
insightful and kind in his questions and feedback. My son has been
very comfortable with him and really considers Mark a friend he can
talk to. I cannot praise him enough for the guidance he has given me
and my family.
Rochelle N.
La Mesa, CA
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
EVERY time I’ve met with Mark I have left feeling better about my
situation. There 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.
John B.
La Mesa, CA
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 incredible
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.
Bridget B.
San Diego, CA
Mark is an excellent counselor. My
husband had seen a few other therapists in the past, none of whom
truly seemed to have a solution. They would just 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 in completely different cultures and
Mark has found ways and techniques to help us 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 better
with his guidance.
Lisa F.
San Diego, CA
Mark is the second therapist my
husband and I saw, and our experience with him has been my
exceedingly more valuable than with the first therapist. Starting with
the very first session, my husband and I both walked away saying to
each other, “Wow we learned something already?!” We’ve had 4-5
sessions since then and will likely continue every other week for a
while longer. The communication tools Mark has developed for his
clients are clearly a labor of love. A lot of the communication tools
Mark has developed for his clients are clearly a labor of love. After
just one session, the TDK runway and green light agreements became
a regular part of our vernacular. You’ll just have to see Mark yourself
to learn what those terms mean! Helpful 4
Shannon K.
Austin, TX
Mark’s the best. My boyfriend and
I were having a hard time and were thinking about ending our 10 plus
yr relationship. We are now getting married and we owe a lot of that
to Mark. Thank you!
Roxanne S
San Diego, CA
THE most amazing coach for ALL
relationship needs! Super friendly, attentive, works with you, and has
an amazing way of listening to you and puts your needs first! Thanks
for all your help!!!
Moris A.
San Diego, CA
Mark is the second
therapist my husband and I saw, and our experience with him has
been my exceedingly more valuable than with the first therapist.
Starting with the very first session, my husband and I both walked
away saying to each other, “Wow we learned something already?!”
We’ve had 4-5 sessions since then and will likely continue every other
week for a while longer. The communication tools Mark has developed
for his clients are clearly a labor of love. A lot of the communication
tools Mark has developed for his clients are clearly a labor of love.
After just one session, the TDK runway and green light agreements
became a regular part of our vernacular. You’ll just have to see Mark
yourself to learn what those terms mean! Helpful 4
Nick A.
Claremont, San Diego, CA
We were looking for faith based family
counseling in San Diego…my wife found Mark. He’s got us focused on
the issues, giving us step by step instructions to identify our blind
spots. We weren’t necessarily on the verge of divorce…but the
communication and understanding of each others needs were the
focus going forward. We thank God for him! Helpful 1
Eric R.
La Mesa, CA
YES, he IS THAT good. Marriage
counselor, easy, Mark is easy as it can possibly be. He is open, honest,
direct, funny, compassionate, supportive and just plain good at what
he does. My husband and I needed some help talking about difficult
topics. Mark helped us. I can’t say enough good things.
Maureen S.
Coronado, CA
Mark is an Amazing
Therapist. I’m so happy my son has been Blessed. My son is high
functioning autism. Mark helped work through some of his frustration.
It’s been our blessing to have met with Mark I have left feeling better
about my situation. There 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. Sincerely, MR & MRS. RALPH GARCIA
Mary Ann G.
Chula Vista, CA
Mark has given my wife and I great
tools to use on our marriage. Never once did he tell us we would be
better off apart, which a lot of counselors do now a days. We were
able to talk about anything with Mark if you are worrying about being
judged or if you are in trouble or need help Mark is the one to go to. I
highly recommend Mark if you are in any trouble or need help being a
better spouse.
Jemar Q
Newark, CA
Mark taught my husband and I
so much in our short time with him. He was welcoming and made both
my husband and I feel comfortable and safe talking with him. We
walked away with conflict resolution skills we use in any relationship
and a better understanding of each other. We have been married 12
years and sometimes marriages just need an outside perspective and
some new skills to work through things.
Brittany S.
Jacksonville, NC