Mark Anderson

Practical CBT skills with an empathic approach

LPC Michigan

Experience: 45 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Mark

Mark Anderson brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to his work, combining practical skill-building with a person-centered stance to help clients address symptoms and rebuild everyday functioning.

Background and approach

With 45 years in mental health and substance use treatment, he integrates structured CBT techniques with elements of DBT, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused interventions to tailor care to each person's needs. Mark is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

His experience spans addictions, co-occurring anxiety and depression, trauma and abuse, grief and end-of-life concerns, and a broad range of relationship and intimacy issues. He also addresses career stress, control issues, guilt and shame, panic attacks, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue, offering practical tools alongside support for deeper emotional work.

Mark focuses on giving clients clear coping strategies and skills while maintaining an empathic, client-centered relationship. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English, aiming to help people regain hope and practical functioning as they navigate life transitions and recovery.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Mark commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy in online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing concrete skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences through structured work that aims to process memories and reduce trauma-related distress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and presenting needs, then tailor techniques and pacing so the chosen methods fit the person rather than forcing a single model.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which allow for flexibility in scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, to practice skills between sessions, and to use the communication style that feels most comfortable for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mark address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and family challenges, intimacy-related issues, anger, self esteem, career matters, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

Mark uses a client-centered stance combined with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to create practical, skills-based treatment plans.

How long has he been practicing?

He brings 45 years of experience in mental health and substance abuse treatment, offering long-standing clinical practice across a variety of presenting problems.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. The credential is listed as MI LPC 6401013984.

Can he work with clients who live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and provides services in English to people located outside the United States.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Control issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacks Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English