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Dr. Mark Liston, PHD

Dr. Mark Liston, PHD

Marriage & Family Therapy

Dr. Mark Liston, PHD is a marriage & family therapist in Joplin, MO. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2205 Connecticut Ave Joplin, MO 64804

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Care Philosophy

"I listen and ask what you want and need. We discuss: what are your strengths and the positives in your life; how you can change your thinking and the way you relate to others; what will strengthen you to change; an..."

- Dr. Mark Liston, PHD

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Dr. Liston's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Liston

4.1

23 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
74%
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
17%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 24, 2025
My greatest joy as a therapist is to see clients...Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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T T – Jan 09, 2022
Thank you so much, T T. You endured a very...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jenn – Jan 08, 2022
Jenn, I was so impressed with your desire to be...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Nov 12, 2019
You didn't need me to provide much specific...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Cyndie Carter September 2019 – Sep 28, 2019
Great work, Cyndie. Thanks also for keeping me...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Paula Jones-Papen in Joplin, MO – Jun 26, 2018
Paula, to see how far you came with our few...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
J B – May 04, 2018
JB, you have come sooo far. I am sure you will...Read More
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About Me

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care philosophy

I listen and ask what you want and need. We discuss: what are your strengths and the positives in your life; how you can change your thinking and the way you relate to others; what will strengthen you to change; and what help you want from others and, if you want spiritual help, from God.

biography

Mark Liston started his practice in 1987 because he saw the area's need for caring, professional counseling.  He has three graduate degrees with academic honors including the PhD and is an author, researcher, curriculum developer, and speaker...read more
  • Marriage & Family Therapy

  • Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology

  • Adolescent Psychology

  • Pittsburg State University

    Internship Hospital, 1994
  • Baptist Hospital Of Miami

    Residency Hospital, 1989
  • Battistich Character Award, 2011

Locations

Practice

Office2205 Connecticut Ave Joplin, MO 64804
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