Mark Olexa, LMSW

Mark Olexa is a licensed Master of Social Work who works with adults facing stress, mood shifts, addiction, and life transitions. He draws on long experience to help people sort through problems and set clear goals. Conversations are straightforward and practical, aimed at making daily life more manageable.

His approach centers on the person in front of him. He uses client-centered methods to listen and build trust, then adds tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as needed. Motivational interviewing is used when people want help finding reasons to change and keeping momentum.

Sessions commonly include talk therapy, relapse prevention planning for substance use, decision-making support, and concrete goal setting. Homework or skill practice may be suggested between meetings to reinforce progress. If an issue falls outside his scope, referrals to other professionals are offered.

Mark has 38 years of experience and practices in Michigan. He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, anger, low self-esteem, and caregiver stress. He also addresses workplace problems, guilt and shame, codependency, and other life-purpose questions.

This description is intended for caregivers looking for support. The therapist accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to ensure the format fits their needs.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change, which can be useful for stress, caregiver strain, and life-purpose questions.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical skills for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. It can be helpful for mood instability, anger, and impulse-related concerns such as some addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, then try methods that match the person's needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what is working.

Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten the need to commute, or allow for check-in sessions between in-person meetings. It also supports ongoing skill practice and homework review in everyday contexts, helping people apply new tools to real life.