WELLSPRING OF HOPE

MARK A SAUNDERS SR. · PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S

The clinician you meet.
The person who leads your care.

Learn about Dr. Mark’s clinical background and approach before deciding whether the Signature Intensive is right for your marriage.

Mark A Saunders Sr.

Mark A Saunders Sr., PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S

MEET DR. MARK

Experience that informs
your personal care.

Mark A Saunders Sr., PhD, LMFT-S, LPC-S is a marriage and family therapist, counselor educator, and cofounder of Wellspring of Hope Intensives. His clinical work centers on relationship conflict, trust, communication, and intimacy.

He holds a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision and teaches Human Sexuality at John Carroll University. His approach brings together conflict resolution, restoration, and Hope-Focused Therapy.

Fifteen years living and working in Venezuela shaped his cultural awareness and experience with families in crisis. He has worked with couples from varied cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

His professional service includes leadership in the American Counseling Association and the International Association of Marriage and Family Counselors.

With decades of clinical experience, he personally leads your private intensive.

THE WORK YOU WILL DO TOGETHER

Your public role is one part of your life.
Your relationship has its own story.

The intensive begins with the history, concerns, strengths, and goals that each partner brings. Your preparation sessions help shape a personalized agenda before you arrive.

UNDERSTAND

Recognize the patterns

Identify the conversations, reactions, and concerns that keep bringing you back to the same difficulties.

WORK TOGETHER

Make room for both partners

Use focused clinical time to address communication, trust, conflict, and emotional connection in your relationship.

INTEGRATE

Carry the work into daily life

Leave with a personalized transition plan and two follow-up integration sessions to support the work after your stay.

Mark A Saunders Sr. and Dr. Linda P. Saunders

Wellspring cofounders Mark A Saunders Sr. and Dr. Linda P. Saunders.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND WELLSPRING

A shared commitment
to relationships and hope.

Dr. Mark and his wife, Dr. Linda P. Saunders, co-founded Wellspring of Hope Intensives as a place for focused relationship work.

FAITH AND PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Care that respects
what matters to you.

Christian faith can be integrated with the therapeutic work. Discuss your beliefs, preferences, and questions during the consultation so your care can respect each partner’s background and worldview.

ONE COUPLE. FOCUSED CARE.

Begin with a
private conversation.

Discuss what is happening in your marriage, ask your questions, and explore whether an intensive is the right next step.

Request a Private Consultation