- Client-centered focus
- CBT and DBT tools
- Men's wellbeing topics
About Mark
Mark Olexa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who uses a client-focused approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood shifts, and questions about purpose. He centers sessions on what matters to each person and works to make progress practical and understandable.
He draws on methods from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing to match techniques to goals. Sessions often include talk therapy, goal setting, and homework exercises when helpful. Substance use recovery planning and relapse prevention skills are also part of his work for people struggling with addiction.
Mark brings 38 years of experience and keeps referrals ready for issues outside his scope, such as legal or medical questions. He aims to help clients clarify decisions and build everyday skills for handling mood problems, ADHD, anger, and workplace stress. He pays attention to both emotional patterns and practical steps forward.
People looking for support with caregiver stress, codependency, guilt, shame, midlife transition, or seasonal mood changes will find these topics within his focus areas. He also lists men’s issues and life purpose among areas he addresses. Mark offers services from Michigan and provides sessions in English.
His style is straightforward and collaborative. Clients can expect clear discussions, concrete strategies, and an emphasis on fitting change into daily life rather than abstract theory.
How these approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so the client sets the pace and goals; online sessions can keep that same emphasis on what matters most to the person. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; online meetings can include homework, skill practice, and review of results between sessions. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and can be especially useful for addictions and ambivalence about new behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy day. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to keep consistent appointments while balancing work and home responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Mark commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, ADHD, anger, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like codependency and workplace stress.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach and combines practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing to fit each person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of experience working with a wide range of life and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Master Social Worker, listed as LMSW, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.