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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Mark
LMSW Mark Olexa has 38 years of experience and practices in Michigan. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD. He also addresses caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, guilt and shame, men's issues, midlife concerns, mood disorders, PTSD, seasonal mood changes, and workplace problems.
Mark uses a client-centered way of working. He combines that with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies when they fit a person’s needs. Motivational interviewing is part of his approach for people facing ambivalence about change. Sessions involve talk therapy, planning for substance use recovery, relapse prevention skills, decision-making help, and goal setting.
Homework exercises are sometimes assigned to build skills between sessions. When matters fall outside his scope, such as significant legal, financial, or medical issues, he makes referrals to other professionals. That keeps the focus on what he can address directly.
His style is practical and task-focused. He helps people break problems into steps and practices concrete skills in session. The emphasis is on usable tools for managing mood, cravings, stress, or difficult choices.
People can expect straightforward discussion about current struggles and a plan for next steps. The first meetings typically establish goals and identify small actions to try. Over time sessions track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
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How his approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s perspective and making the conversation driven by the client. It helps with building trust, clarifying values, and deciding what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change thinking patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or mood swings. It often uses short exercises and homework to practice new skills between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will collaborate with the person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking how they work, and adjusting the plan if something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific remote session formats, so confirm what options are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when useful. They also let people practice skills in the context of their daily life and bring real examples into session for immediate feedback.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, depression, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related areas like caregiver stress, codependency, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of practice experience working with mood issues, substance concerns, and life transitions.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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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