- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction and recovery
- Grief and loss
About Mark
Mark Anderson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Michigan with 45 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and questions about life purpose. He also addresses control issues, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life concerns, panic attacks, social anxiety and compassion fatigue.
In sessions he focuses on practical steps people can use right away. He listens for what a person is trying to manage and then works with them to build skills for coping and decision making. For someone dealing with loss, he offers ways to process grief and find manageable routines. For addiction and co-occurring mental health concerns he combines attention to behavior with emotional supports.
Mark draws on Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches. That means sessions mix empathic listening, problem-solving, skill practice and attention to past trauma when needed. He breaks larger goals into doable steps and checks progress along the way.
He has long experience in both mental health and chemical dependency treatment settings. That background influences how he balances short-term coping tools with longer-term skill building. People often come for help when life changes leave them unsure what comes next, and he focuses on concrete strategies to get through those transitions.
Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted; confirm current session options before booking. To begin, follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Mark frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to what a person says and helping them clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits and manage symptoms like anxiety or panic.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT adds skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving relationships when those are part of the problem. Together these approaches let him combine empathic listening, skill practice, and structured problem solving to address addiction, grief, stress and life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, needs and preferences and then recommend which methods to focus on. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
The original biography does not specify which remote session formats are used. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be scheduled around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help people keep regular meetings while working on concrete skills and decisions.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, and life purpose questions among other concerns.
How would he approach someone feeling stuck in life?
He uses Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused ideas to combine listening with practical skill-building and stepwise problem solving.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of experience in mental health and substance use work, including helping people cope with loss and addiction.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC and practices in Michigan. His listing notes work in mental health and chemical dependency treatment settings.
Does he work with people who are not in the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted; confirm session options before booking.
Which session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.