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Mark Panasiewicz

Mark Panasiewicz

LMSW

Michigan

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In their wordsCalm, direct therapy for hard problems

Key details

Credentials
LMSW
License
LMSW, Michigan / 6801096888
NPI
1225426695
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Practical strategies
  • Direct communication
  • Collaborative planning

About Mark

Mark Panasiewicz is a licensed social worker (LMSW) with ten years of clinical experience. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief, and stress. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep problems, and coping with life changes including disasters.

Mark uses a direct, straightforward style in sessions. He aims to be respectful and compassionate while focusing on practical steps. Conversations are shaped to fit each person's situation and goals.

In his background he has worked extensively with people affected by substance use and domestic violence. He also has experience supporting those who have endured physical trauma or emotional abuse. His work includes helping people address control issues, codependency, and communication problems.

Mark draws from several approaches when planning care. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered listening. He also incorporates elements of dialectical behavior work and emotion-focused methods when they match a person’s needs.

People looking for help with coping after natural or human-caused disasters will find his practical focus useful. He tailors conversations and exercises to current challenges and day-to-day demands. To begin, he asks about goals and builds steps that can fit into normal life routines.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and values, then take actions that match what matters most. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping when life feels overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using listening and reflection to build clarity and motivation for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are expected and part of finding what works best for each situation.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people try techniques from home or another comfortable setting while still focusing on concrete strategies and real-world steps.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction issues, grief, sleep troubles, parenting stress, and coping with life changes including disasters.

What is his approach like in sessions?

His style is direct and to the point while remaining respectful and compassionate. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps tailored to each person.

What experience does he bring?

He has ten years of clinical experience working with people affected by substance use, domestic violence, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and region apply to his practice?

He holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices from Michigan.

Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the therapist before booking.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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