About Mark
Mark Olexa is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 38 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, and life changes. He uses straightforward talk therapy to help people set goals and build skills.
Sessions may include structured exercises and take-home practice when useful. He also supports people working through anger, low self-esteem, ADHD challenges, and bipolar or depressive symptoms.
How Mark works
Motivational approaches are part of his work when someone needs help finding reason and momentum to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools can be introduced to improve emotion regulation and reduce impulsive reactions.
Mark helps people create practical relapse-prevention plans for drug and alcohol concerns and works on coping strategies for caregiver stress or workplace pressures. He will suggest referrals when issues fall outside his scope, such as complex legal or medical needs. Sessions are offered in English and are available to people in Michigan and beyond.
He accepts international clients and uses multiple formats to match different schedules and needs. The focus is on steady progress through clear steps and collaboration between the person and the therapist.
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What Mark works with
The areas below are the ones Mark selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LMSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 38 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Michigan |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps clarify goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and routines and replaces them with practical coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. They will try methods and adjust the plan together so the work fits the person’s needs.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Shorter check-ins by chat or text can help maintain momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping consistent contact with a licensed professional.
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