About Mark
Mark Stratton is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with 12 years of experience helping people cope with stress and anxiety. He supports those facing depression, relationship tensions, family conflict, and struggles with motivation and self-esteem. He frames the first step toward change as a brave choice and offers steady support through the process.
In sessions he focuses on making conversation feel natural and safe. He listens closely and helps people name what they're feeling.
How Mark works
That can lead to steps that reduce daily pressure and rebuild confidence. Mark uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. He guides clients through manageable steps to handle difficult emotions, cope with life changes, and work through grief or trauma.
He also addresses anger, bipolar-related concerns, and personality disorder patterns when they come up. Young adult issues are a noted area of focus, including transitions, identity questions, and career or school stress. He pays attention to how relationships and family dynamics affect daily functioning and mood.
Sessions aim to combine clear strategies with steady emotional support. People who prefer talking in different ways can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Mark works in English and practices in Ohio.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
Approaches and online sessions that fit your life
Mark uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage emotions and behavior. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps with worry, negative self-talk, and motivation problems.Another common method emphasizes practical coping skills and step-by-step behavior change. It teaches small routines and actions that can decrease stress, improve sleep, and make daily life feel more manageable. That approach is useful for handling anger, bipolar mood swings, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Decisions about methods are made together to match needs and preferences.
Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging can support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing reflection between longer sessions. These options let people fit care into work, school, or family schedules without extra travel.
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A practical next step
Write down two things you would want to be different in six months. That is the most useful thing to bring to a first session, whoever it is with. If you would rather start now than keep reading, online sessions are the quickest route.
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