Therapist profile
Mark Olexa, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and Addictions counselor
Continue with MarkWhere Mark stands
- Credentials
- LMSW
- License
- LMSW, Michigan / 6801046560
- NPI
- 1295935286
- Experience
- 38 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Michigan
About
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Relapse prevention skills
About Mark
Mark Olexa is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 38 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, addictions, mood swings and life transitions. He works with adults who are struggling with depression, bipolar mood shifts, anger, ADHD and problems like low self-esteem or workplace stress.
He uses talk therapy and practical tools to address life-controlling behaviors and substance use concerns. Sessions can include relapse prevention planning and goal setting. He may suggest brief homework exercises to reinforce skills between meetings.
Motivational interviewing is part of his approach when clients want to change patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and routines. He also draws on client-centered methods that keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals and values.
When issues fall outside his scope, Mark refers to independent professionals for legal, financial or medical matters. He helps people make decisions, plan next steps, and build practical coping strategies. He also addresses caregiver stress, feelings of guilt or shame, and concerns tied to midlife changes.
People often come to him for help around substance use, codependency, men’s issues, and seasonal mood changes. Sessions aim to be straightforward and task-focused so clients can try new ways of responding to pressure and relationship patterns.
How sessions work
How Mark applies practical therapies online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and values by keeping the conversation grounded in what matters to them. It’s about listening, reflecting, and helping people clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT helps people notice patterns, test ideas, and try specific skills that reduce anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark will discuss your goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, motivational interviewing to support change, or a client-centered focus on values and decisions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some approaches translate well to remote sessions because they use clear, structured exercises and homework that can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, low self-esteem, anger, and life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, codependency, guilt and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered talk combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing. Sessions include practical goal setting and may include homework exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, addiction, and life transition issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker based in Michigan.
Does he work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.