Mark Olexa, LMSW
- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction recovery
- Life transitions
About Mark Olexa
His practice blends motivational counseling and cognitive behavioral techniques with elements of reality-based planning to support decision-making, goal setting, and behavioral change. Typical methods include individual talk therapy, recovery planning for substance use disorders, relapse prevention skills, and practical homework exercises when helpful. He also focuses on areas such as caregiver stress, codependency, guilt and shame, life purpose, men’s issues, midlife transitions, and workplace challenges.
When concerns extend beyond his scope—for example legal, financial, or specialized medical issues—he makes referrals to independent professionals to ensure clients receive the right expertise. Sessions emphasize collaboration, clear goals, and skill-building to help clients manage symptoms, improve functioning, and move toward their priorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mark Olexa have?
Mark Olexa has 38 years of experience.
Is Mark Olexa a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801046560.
In which languages does Mark Olexa provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English.
Where is Mark Olexa located?
He is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Mark Olexa as my therapist?
You can work with Mark Olexa through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mark Olexa work with international clients?
Yes, Mark Olexa works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mark Olexa cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's perspective and strengths, creating a supportive space where individuals explore goals, values, and challenges at their own pace. This approach is useful for people seeking personal growth, improved relationships, or clearer life direction.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing concrete skills to change behavior and mood. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and problems that respond to structured skill-building.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence and find internal motivation for change, particularly useful in addressing addictions and readiness for behavioral shifts. It complements skill-based therapies by enhancing commitment and follow-through.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark Olexa collaborates with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then adapts methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations, while still focusing on effective therapeutic work.