Mark King MSW, LICSW, NPT-C
Hi, I’m Mark.
I’m a licensed independent clinical social worker and the founder of Wallflower Connection Therapy Services. Before opening my private practice, I spent many years working in residential and community-based mental health programs, supporting adolescents and adults during some of the most vulnerable periods of their lives. Those years deeply shaped how I understand healing, safety, and the importance of meeting people where they truly are.
Much of my early work was with individuals navigating trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, and major life disruptions. I sat with clients who had been in and out of systems, who felt labeled or misunderstood, and who were often doing the best they could with the tools they had. Watching people struggle in environments that didn’t always slow down enough reinforced something I still hold closely today: healing can’t be rushed, and it can’t happen without safety.
Over time, I was drawn toward approaches that honor the body and nervous system — not just insight or behavior change. This led me to train in Brainspotting, EMDR, Polyvagal-informed therapy, Focusing, and Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. These modalities allow therapy to be gentler and deeper at the same time, especially for people who feel “stuck” or overwhelmed by traditional talk therapy.
In addition to my clinical work, I’ve had the privilege of providing trainings and workshops on trauma-informed care, neuroscience, impostor syndrome, and the connection between trauma and addiction. Teaching and collaborating with other clinicians has strengthened my belief that therapy works best when it is thoughtful, ethical, and rooted in curiosity rather than judgment.
Today, I offer telehealth therapy that reflects everything I learned in higher-acuity settings — but in a space that is calmer, more flexible, and centered on your autonomy. Therapy with me is collaborative and paced to your nervous system. You don’t need to have the right words or a clear story. We move at a speed that feels safe enough for real change to happen.
At Wallflower Connection, therapy isn’t about fixing you. It’s about honoring what helped you survive and supporting the parts of you that are ready to grow, rest, and reconnect.
Why Wallflower?
The name Wallflower Connection holds deep meaning for me.
Wallflowers are often the ones quietly observing, feeling deeply, and navigating the world from the edges. Many of the clients I work with have spent years feeling unseen, misunderstood, or expected to take up less space. Some learned early on that staying quiet or invisible felt safer.
At Wallflower Connection, being a “wallflower” isn’t something to fix — it’s something to honor.
This practice is about creating connection where there may have once been isolation. It’s about allowing growth to happen gently, in its own time, without forcing transformation or performance. Just like real wallflowers, healing doesn’t always happen loudly — sometimes it unfolds slowly, rooted in safety, care, and the right conditions.
Here, you don’t have to rush, explain yourself perfectly, or become someone else to be worthy of care. You are welcome exactly as you are.