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Markus Douglas, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - Addictions and Relationships
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- Relationship and intimacy issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Markus
Markus Douglas is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing substance use concerns, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and stress. He also helps with ADHD, intimacy issues, and life changes such as divorce or separation.
He has long experience in the drug and alcohol field and has spent many years addressing other mental health and life challenges. Markus uses straightforward methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and habits and building workable coping strategies. He asks clear questions and helps clients set small, doable goals to test what works.
Sessions commonly include practical exercises and brief skill practice rather than long, abstract discussion. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support commitment to change, and Solution-Focused techniques to identify next steps.
Clients can expect direct feedback, step-by-step planning, and regular review of progress. Markus emphasizes taking the next concrete action after each session. He invites open talk about difficulties and follows with tools to try between meetings.
Over time the focus shifts from crisis response to managing triggers and preventing relapse for substance-related issues. He also supports people through workplace stress and problems stemming from domestic violence or separation. Markus offers sessions in English and works within Ohio practice rules.
How Markus Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Markus commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought and behavior patterns that maintain anxiety, depression, or substance use. CBT focuses on concrete exercises, thought records, and behavior experiments that a client can try between sessions. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people strengthen their own reasons for change and increase readiness to act, which is useful for alcohol or drug concerns and for making life changes.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Markus will discuss goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps. He emphasizes short, practical steps and checks progress regularly so clients can see whether techniques are working for them.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm which session types are offered before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, which fits a structured CBT approach.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with addictions, relationship and family concerns, anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD, and related workplace and separation difficulties.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, structured approaches that focus on changing thoughts and behaviors and setting small goals to test new ways of coping.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 25 years of experience, including extensive work in drug and alcohol treatment and many years helping people with other mental health and life issues.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
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