- Focused communication skills
- Practical behavior tools
- Compassionate directness
About Mark
Mark Panasiewicz is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma, and addiction. His style is direct and practical, with an emphasis on respect and clear communication.
He adapts sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Mark blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational approaches and uses elements from other methods when they fit the client. He often focuses on communication skills, problem solving, and rebuilding trust where it has been damaged.
Mark has a history of working with people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse. He has also worked with substance use concerns, domestic violence issues, and the effects of trauma. His background includes time in the United States Air Force and experience with veteran clients.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and trauma. These include grief, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, ADHD, and work or career strain. He also addresses issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and communication breakdowns.
In sessions he aims to be straightforward while remaining compassionate. He helps people set small, achievable goals and practices skills between meetings. When appropriate, he tailors exercises and conversations to each person’s history and current situation.
He adapts sessions to each person’s needs and goals. Mark blends cognitive behavioral techniques with motivational approaches and uses elements from other methods when they fit the client. He often focuses on communication skills, problem solving, and rebuilding trust where it has been damaged.
Mark has a history of working with people who have experienced physical trauma and emotional abuse. He has also worked with substance use concerns, domestic violence issues, and the effects of trauma. His background includes time in the United States Air Force and experience with veteran clients.
People come to him for a wide range of concerns beyond mood and trauma. These include grief, intimacy challenges, sleep problems, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, ADHD, and work or career strain. He also addresses issues such as codependency, attachment concerns, and communication breakdowns.
In sessions he aims to be straightforward while remaining compassionate. He helps people set small, achievable goals and practices skills between meetings. When appropriate, he tailors exercises and conversations to each person’s history and current situation.
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 his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. It uses practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with health challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for worry, mood problems, sleep issues, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy, giving people space to lead the conversation while the therapist reflects and supports emotional expression.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. This is a shared process that can change as needs evolve.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to attend regular meetings. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help maintain consistency, support skill practice between meetings, and make follow-up conversations easier to fit into everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mark help people with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, sleep problems, and parenting concerns among others.
What is his general therapy style like?
Sessions are described as direct and to the point, with an emphasis on respect and compassion. He focuses on practical skills and clear communication.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience working with a variety of concerns including substance use, domestic violence, and trauma, and has worked with veteran clients.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LMSW, listed as a Michigan LMSW, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.