Mark Panasiewicz

Direct, practical therapy for lifes challenges

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Mark

Mark Panasiewicz is an LMSW with a decade of clinical experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma, and a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

He draws on evidence-informed methods to create focused, practical plans that address problems such as depression, addictions, grief, intimacy and sleeping difficulties, anger, and issues related to self-esteem and career transitions. His style is direct and goal-oriented while remaining grounded in respect and compassion.

Mark combines cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational elements and adapts conversations and treatment strategies to each persons needs. He has spent significant time working with clients affected by trauma and abuse and has particular experience providing couples counseling aimed at repairing communication and rebuilding connection.

Based in Michigan, Mark works with English-speaking clients and accepts international clients as well. He offers a range of remote session formats to fit varying schedules and preferences, and he approaches each partnership with straightforward, practical guidance intended to produce meaningful change over time.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action. Both approaches aim to produce practical skills that clients can apply between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different methods, adjusting the plan as needed so treatment stays relevant and goal-focused.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels with technology. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across time zones and life demands, while allowing the therapist and client to work together consistently toward agreed-upon goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

He works with a wide spectrum of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleeping trouble, anger, self-esteem, career adjustments, ADHD, and related areas.

What is his therapeutic approach and style?

His style is direct and to the point, blending cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational interviewing and other evidence-informed methods to create practical, individualized plans.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of experience working with clients across a range of concerns, including sustained work with trauma, substance use disorders, and couples counseling.

Where is he licensed and located?

He is licensed as an LMSW in Michigan with license number MI LMSW 6801096888 and practices from that state.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English for people located outside the U.S.

What session formats are available for online work?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English