Mark Stratton, LPCC

Mark Stratton is a licensed clinician in Ohio with 12 years of professional experience helping adults navigate common and complex life challenges. He holds an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - which reflects specialized training in assessment and treatment of mental health concerns. Mark focuses on stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, motivation and self-esteem, trauma and grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and adjustment to life changes.

He approaches work with clients by fostering an open, nonjudgmental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. In that space he collaborates with clients to identify practical strategies and build skills that match each person’s goals and values. Mark also supports young adults and those managing personality-related concerns as part of his broader practice.

Recognizing that reaching out for help takes courage, he offers steady, respectful support through the early steps of change and beyond. His practice emphasizes clear communication, goal-focused planning, and building confidence so clients can move toward a more fulfilling daily life while addressing emotional and relational difficulties.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Online Care with Mark Stratton

Mark Stratton uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill-building and problem solving. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns so clients can respond to stressors with clearer choices and improved mood. Another approach centers on developing coping and emotion regulation skills to manage anxiety, anger, and mood fluctuations, helping clients build resilience in daily life. A third area involves guided processing of difficult experiences to reduce distress and restore functioning after loss or trauma.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach over time as progress is made. He partners with clients to set practical goals and choose methods that feel useful and manageable.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into a busy life. These formats offer flexibility in scheduling, allow consistent access when in-person meetings are difficult, and support ongoing skill practice between sessions with a licensed professional.