Mark Goldenson, founder and CEO of Breakthrough.com, an online mental health counseling site, has a reputation for doing things right. Mark, a former PayPal employee with a passion for start-up ventures, knows how to build a solid foundation before rushing to financial gain. He and his team have taken the time to include all the details and it shows in the results.

Before beginning the online development of Breakthrough.com, Mark Goldenson picked the brain of every expert he could find. He has a researcher’s mentality and his quest covered technology, security, legal issues, ethical issues, and even moral concerns in his plan to cover all the bases. He had the foresight to go beyond where current laws are to provide for changes that he anticipates will happen as laws continue to evolve to protect consumer safety.

The vision of Mark Goldenson with the Breakthrough.com model includes:

• Provision of online counseling for employee assistance programs
• Providing licensed counselors to underserved areas
• Reduction of stigma often attached to going to a counseling office
• Providing a treatment platform to prisons to reduce inmate recidivism rates
• Providing safe services by licensed therapists who have been through a credentialing review
• Provide a large group of licensed counselors in every state to work with insurance companies

The practice of distance counseling began its growth in the mid 1990’s. Approximately 3500 to 5000 licensed therapists augment their regular practice with an online therapy component. They have found it to be helpful for clients who cannot come to the office and for current clients away from home for extended periods. Fewer therapists provide online counseling as their sole practice. In the online offerings, there are also thousands of sites for coaching and various types of secular and religious advice from lay counselors.

Consumers are frequently and understandably confused about choosing a counselor. It is difficult to discern who is “authentic” in their practices, credentials, and their knowledge of safety and confidentiality issues. Unlicensed therapists are not subject to or bound by the same regulations and their clients may have little recourse if they are unhappy with services provided. The model at Breakthrough.com helps make the decision process easier by screening each counselor profiled on the website. Again, the Breakthrough.com model carefully selects the providers and ensures that clients are working with state board licensed therapists in the state where the client resides. The system prevents clients from setting up therapy sessions with counselors outside their state.

The Breakthrough.com continues to market to groups who need the pre-screened services for their employees. They are launched and in place to accept clients who are self-referred. State Board Licensed service providers may visit the site to gain more information about the application process.

For those interested in taking a part in the future success of Breakthrough.com, contact Mark Goldenson to discuss investment and return potential.

Contact Information:

Mark Goldenson, CEO Breakthough.com
Email: mark@breakthrough.com
Telephone: 650-793-4444
Website: http://www.breakthrough.com

American Distance Counseling Association ADCA-Online.org provides membership to professionals licensed to provide mental health treatment services in their state of residence, who have at least one year of verifiable distance counseling experience. Join with other experienced counselors to provide a safe place for consumers to find you.