Therapist profile
Dr. Mark Thelen, MN Psychologist 2992
Dr. Mark Thelen - Psychologist focused on family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Mark
Dr. Mark Thelen is a Minnesota psychologist (MN Psychologist 2992) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strains, sleep problems, and self-esteem issues.
He has worked in community mental health centers, hospital units, small group clinics, and a private practice. That range shaped a practical way of working. Sessions focus on what the person brings and on building usable skills for day-to-day life.
Dr. Thelen uses several approaches to match different needs. He draws on client-centered methods to listen and follow what matters most to the person. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and to try small behavioral changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood.
For people wrestling with meaning, choices, or identity, he can bring in existential ideas to look at values and directions. Narrative and solution-focused techniques are also part of his toolkit for re-framing problems and setting short-term goals.
His practice addresses a wide range of family and relationship-related concerns, including blended family issues, family of origin problems, divorce and separation, and communication difficulties. He also supports people facing burnout, compassion fatigue, and the longer-term effects of trauma.
Dr. Thelen provides care in English. He does not accept international clients. Prospective clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How sessions work
How Dr. Thelen’s approaches work for online sessions
Dr. Thelen commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and letting the client guide the priorities. This approach helps when someone needs to sort out feelings or make personal decisions. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many everyday struggles.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will help you test what fits, mixing listening-based work with goal-oriented CBT or narrative techniques when that matches your needs. Expect to talk about immediate goals, try small changes between sessions, and re-evaluate what helps over time.
The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into busy days because they avoid travel and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling. Online work also makes it straightforward to continue therapy when life circumstances change, while keeping the same therapeutic focus and tools you would use in person.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting strains, sleep problems, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is practical and person-focused. He listens first, then uses evidence-based methods like CBT alongside client-centered, narrative, and solution-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 40 years of professional experience from community mental health centers, hospital units, group clinics, and private practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed as MN Psychologist 2992 and practices in Minnesota.
Does he work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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