Mark Olexa

Mark Olexa is an LMSW with 38 years of experience who aims to help people manage strong emotions and life challenges. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. His work often centers on anger, stress, anxiety, mood changes, addictions, and questions about life purpose.

He uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, and motivational interviewing help with emotion regulation and readiness for change.

Sessions include talk therapy, problem-solving, relapse prevention planning for substance concerns, and goal setting. Homework exercises may be offered to practice skills between meetings. When a situation needs legal, medical, or financial expertise, he will suggest referrals to other professionals.

Mark frames progress as a step-by-step process. He helps people weigh options and make decisions that fit their daily life. His approach emphasizes clear, practical techniques rather than jargon.

People who want straightforward strategies for coping with anger, shifting moods, or managing addictive behaviors may find his style helpful. He works from Michigan and conducts sessions in English, and he accepts international clients. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.

To begin, users follow the site’s Start Therapy workflow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Approaches for online emotion and behavior work

Mark commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a collaborative conversation where the person sets priorities and the therapist follows their lead. This approach is useful when someone wants a safe, respectful space to talk through feelings and choices.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is often chosen for anxiety, anger, depression, and for building practical coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to use client-centered listening, CBT techniques, DBT skills, or motivational interviewing to support progress.

The profile does not specify online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when plans change. Some people prefer shorter or phone-based check-ins while others choose full sessions on camera; discuss what fits your routine when you schedule.