Mark Anderson, LPC

Mark Anderson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 45 years of experience in mental health and substance use treatment. He focuses on helping individuals and families facing addiction and the common co-occurring concerns that often accompany it, including anxiety, depression, and trauma. With deep experience supporting people through grief and the loss of a loved one, he aims to provide practical tools and renewed hope so clients can navigate difficult transitions and rebuild a stable daily life.

Mark works with a broad range of challenges, from relationship and family issues to stress, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He brings experience addressing panic and social anxiety, control issues, guilt and shame, and end-of-life or hospice counseling needs. His approach is grounded in collaborative care that emphasizes skill-building, emotional understanding, and clear steps toward achievable goals. Mark welcomes the opportunity to work with adults and families, including international clients, and offers multiple ways to connect and begin treatment.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mark Anderson draws from established therapeutic approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration, helping clients explore their experiences and build self-directed solutions; it is often beneficial for relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and many day-to-day challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, anger, and patterns related to addiction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then selects or blends methods that best support recovery and personal growth. He guides clients in trying strategies and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from in-person services. These options make it easier to maintain regular sessions, access care during life transitions, and integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines while working with licensed professionals and therapists.