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- stress and anxiety
- crisis intervention
- behavioral change
About Mark
LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) with 8 years of experience, Mark J. Kriezis focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD. He practices in Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English. Mark takes a practical approach aimed at helping people manage immediate problems and build skills for longer-term change.
Mark frames his work around practical stabilization and skill building. He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address crises and unhelpful behavior patterns. Sessions often include focused problem-solving, steps to reduce distress in the moment, and repeated practice of new coping strategies.
He emphasizes cultural responsiveness and works with people from diverse backgrounds. The biography notes experience with adolescents and teenagers, adults in midlife, older adults, and members of the LGBTQ community, and a focus on cross-cultural concerns. Mark also lists work relating to veterans and armed forces issues and men’s issues.
His toolbox includes crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and behavior modification. Those approaches are used to reduce immediate distress, address motivation and decision making, and change patterns that maintain problems such as impulsivity, substance use, or process addictions.
Mark also helps with relational and life-structure concerns such as communication problems, blended family issues, abandonment and attachment themes, and navigating guilt or forgiveness. He describes therapy as collaborative, with the clinician guiding practical steps and the client choosing long-term goals.
Sessions are structured to combine immediate de-escalation and skills practice with planning for next steps. People who want clear, task-oriented work on mood, behavior, and life transitions may find this approach useful.
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Evidence-based approaches and remote care
Mark commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, mood symptoms, and impulsivity. Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify goals and find personal reasons to change, often used for career decisions, substance concerns, or lifestyle shifts.He also applies crisis intervention and behavior modification when people need immediate stabilization and concrete behavior change. Crisis intervention provides short-term steps to reduce acute distress, while behavior modification breaks problems into specific habits to practice and alter over time. The therapist works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs and preferences rather than prescribing a single route.
Confirm session formats before booking; the biography does not list specific online or in-person formats. If you plan to use remote sessions, discuss the practical arrangements during the matching process so appointments fit into your routine. Online options can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday or between other commitments. The focus remains on usable skills, stabilization, and planning next steps regardless of session logistics.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and ADHD, with additional attention to issues like substance use, process addictions, and mood or personality disorders.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques such as crisis intervention, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral approaches, and behavior modification to reduce distress and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, working with a range of life-stage and cultural issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an MA and practices as an LICSW in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.