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Mark Anderson, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Counselor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT strategies
- Trauma focus
- Grief support
About Mark
Mark Anderson is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 45 years of experience. He practices in Michigan and focuses on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses relationship and intimacy-related concerns and helps people overwhelmed by anger, low self-esteem, or life changes.
Mark uses straightforward, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, DBT strategies, solution-focused tools, and trauma-focused methods. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can try between meetings.
He has long experience in substance use and co-occurring mental health work, and in supporting people who are grieving. That background informs his approach to panic symptoms, social anxiety, and compassion fatigue. He also works with issues of control, guilt, shame, life purpose, and end-of-life concerns.
In typical meetings he helps people identify patterns that keep problems going. He offers concrete exercises for managing anxiety, reducing substance-related urges, and coping with loss. He also practices short-term problem solving for career or relationship stress.
People who prefer organized, evidence-informed work will find a clear structure in sessions. Mark explains techniques in plain language and suggests small homework tasks. He invites questions and adjusts pacing so people can try new responses at a manageable rate.
How his approaches translate to online work
Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thinking and behavior that feed anxiety, depression, and panic. CBT sessions focus on clear steps - identifying a thought, testing it, and practicing a different response - which adapts well to remote meetings. Client-Centered Therapy provides a respectful, person-focused way to talk through problems and clarify goals, useful when someone needs a steady listener and practical reflection.He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills where needed, teaching straightforward tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are taught and practiced in short, actionable exercises that can be assigned between visits. Choosing which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to decide what methods match their goals and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is tracked.
The original biography does not list specific remote formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow a quicker check-in when symptoms spike. They can also accommodate shorter, focused visits to practice a single skill or longer sessions for deeper work, depending on the agreed session format.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. He also addresses relationship concerns, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to test new coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has 45 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment, including long-term work with grief and co-occurring conditions.
What credentials and location are relevant?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan. The profile lists LPC as the credential used.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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