- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Direct conversational style
- Couples communication focus
About Mark
Mark Panasiewicz is a licensed clinical social worker (LMSW) with ten years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He takes a direct, straightforward approach and aims to make sessions focused and practical. Mark treats each person with respect and works to tailor sessions to what they most need right now.
He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside motivational interviewing to shape conversations and plans. That means sessions often include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small changes, and checking what works. He also has experience supporting people after emotional or physical trauma and with substance use concerns.
Mark has done a lot of couples work and often helps partners rebuild communication and trust. He uses clear guidance, structured exercises, and conversation techniques that help people see patterns in their interactions and practice new ways of relating.
Across a wide range of concerns he supports people with areas such as grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues involving attachment, blended family dynamics, and chronic illness or pain.
Based in Michigan, Mark offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and tailors plans to each person's situation and goals.
He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside motivational interviewing to shape conversations and plans. That means sessions often include looking at unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small changes, and checking what works. He also has experience supporting people after emotional or physical trauma and with substance use concerns.
Mark has done a lot of couples work and often helps partners rebuild communication and trust. He uses clear guidance, structured exercises, and conversation techniques that help people see patterns in their interactions and practice new ways of relating.
Across a wide range of concerns he supports people with areas such as grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues involving attachment, blended family dynamics, and chronic illness or pain.
Based in Michigan, Mark offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. He frames therapy as a collaborative process and tailors plans to each person's situation and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How ACT, CBT, and Client-Centered Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and small steps that move a life in the direction a person cares about. It helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that fit their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete strategies to test and change patterns that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens closely and follows the client's pace to find what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of therapy itself. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. Sessions can mix ideas from ACT, CBT, and client-centered work so the plan matches what the person wants to try and what helps in practice.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can still make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, make scheduling shorter check-ins simpler, or allow sessions during a break from work. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while testing approaches that change thinking and everyday habits.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can be talked about in sessions?
Mark works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style like?
Sessions are direct and to the point, with practical conversation and exercises. The approach blends cognitive-behavioral ideas and motivational interviewing to help people try small changes and reflect on results.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He has ten years of clinical experience working with a variety of concerns, including trauma, substance use, and couples work.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.