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Mark Gaskill, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Works with: 

Adults, Older adults, Couples, Creative Professionals and Artists

Appointments: 

In-person & Virtual

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Insurance:  

Aetna, Ambetter, BCBS, Cigna, Humana (PPO), MedCost, Medicare (including BCBS and UHC, , TRICARE (with referral), UHC

About Dr. Gaskill

Mark Gaskill, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist who has served the Wilmington community for more than 30 years. He completed his doctoral training at the University of New Mexico and has extensive experience in child development, art therapy, and individual, family, and adult psychotherapy. Throughout his career, he has worked with emotional trauma, abuse recovery, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Dr. Gaskill also serves as an adjunct faculty member at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where he has taught creative writing and filmmaking since 1993. His work frequently includes supporting artists, writers, and creative professionals, while also recognizing the value of creativity in healing across all populations.

Therapeutic
Approach

He brings an integrative and insight-oriented approach to therapy, helping clients increase self-awareness while developing practical tools for change. His work emphasizes the connection between emotional health, relationships, work, and personal values.

Dr. Gaskill supports clients in building meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives through a thoughtful and collaborative process.

Specialties

  • Trauma and abuse recovery

  • Anxiety and depression

  • Life transitions

  • Relationship and family concerns

  • Identity and meaning-making

  • Support for creative professionals and artists

Populations 
Served

  • Adults

  • Older adults 

  • Couples

  • Creative professionals and artists

Insurance 
Accepted

  • Aetna (including State Health Plan)

  • Ambetter

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

  • Cigna

  • Humana (PPO)

  • MedCost

  • Medicare, including BCBS and UHC 

  • TRICARE (with referral)

  • United Health Care

Education & 
Credentials

  • Ph.D., Clinical Psychology — University of New Mexico

  • Training in child development, art therapy, and family therapy

  • Adjunct Faculty, University of North Carolina Wilmington

  • Creative writing

  • Film and media arts

Professional Highlights

  • 30+ years of clinical experience

  • Adjunct faculty member since 1993

  • Extensive work in trauma and abuse recovery

  • Integration of creativity and psychotherapy in clinical practice

Interested in working with Dr. Gaskill?

If you think Dr. Gaskill may be a good fit, our team would be happy to

help you schedule your first appointment.

Contact

Cape Fear

Psychological

Services

CONTACT US

1121 Medical Center Drive

Wilmington, NC 28401

Compassionate care. 

Meaningful change. 

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