Therapist profile
Mark Panasiewicz, LMSW
LMSW therapist - relationships and family concerns
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- CBT informed
- Direct practical approach
- Veteran experience
About Mark
Mark Panasiewicz is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addiction, parenting strain, grief, and related issues. He also addresses problems like sleep disruption, anger, self-esteem, and life changes.
He uses a direct, straightforward style in sessions. Conversations are focused and practical. He blends cognitive behavioral ideas with motivational interviewing and other approaches listed in his profile to address current problems and clear next steps.
Mark has a background working with people affected by substance use disorder, domestic violence, and trauma. He is also a U.S. Air Force veteran and has experience with veterans' issues. That background informs his practical, problem-solving approach in session.
Sessions emphasize clear communication and skills you can use between meetings. He is comfortable addressing relationship and intimacy concerns and can work through patterns that lead to conflict or distance. He also helps with parenting stress and blended family challenges as part of individual work on family-related issues.
People who prefer direct feedback and concrete strategies often find his style helpful. His practice includes methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. He sees clients in Michigan and supports international clients in English.
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical ways to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on how emotions shape close relationships and helps people change interaction patterns that cause distance and reactivity.Mark treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit those aims. The approach can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel. Many people find that focused, skills-based work transfers well to remote sessions when paired with clear action steps between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of home and family concerns does he address?
He helps adults with relationship conflict, parenting strain, blended family issues, communication problems, and other family-related stresses.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a direct, to-the-point approach that focuses on practical strategies and clearer communication rather than long exploratory sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working with clients on issues including trauma, substance use disorder, domestic violence, and relationship concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with him if I live outside the US?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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