- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Mark
Mark Panasiewicz is a licensed social worker who focuses on practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and related problems. He brings 10 years of clinical experience and a straightforward style. Mark aims to make sessions useful and direct so busy parents can take steps between visits.
He listens first, then draws on techniques that fit each person's needs. Conversations are tailored to the issue at hand, whether it is grief, addiction concerns, trouble sleeping, or coping with life changes.
Background and approach
Mark emphasizes clear communication and concrete tools that clients can use right away. His background includes work with trauma, substance use concerns, and people dealing with domestic violence. He also has experience with veteran clients from his time in the United States Air Force.
That mix of work has shaped a practical approach that balances skill-building with emotional support. Sessions commonly include goal-setting, skill practice, and candid feedback. Treatment plans are adjusted as progress is made and priorities change.
He combines several well-known approaches so each plan fits the person's goals and circumstances. Parents often come seeking help for stress, communication problems, blended family issues, or parenting strain. Mark helps people sort priorities, set manageable steps, and rebuild patterns that cause friction.
The work is collaborative and focused on real-world results.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Mark helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Mark lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting support
Mark commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in his work. ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which helps when life feels overwhelming. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and then chooses or blends methods that fit. That collaborative process ensures the plan reflects what the client wants to change and how they like to work.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into daily life. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and practice work, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text can be a brief check-in or a way to get coaching between longer sessions. These options let people build skills without long commutes and make it simpler to attend during busy parenting schedules.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does he address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, sleep problems, grief, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
Mark uses a direct, plainspoken style that emphasizes practical tools, goal setting, and honest feedback. He adapts his approach to the needs and goals of each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns, including substance use issues, domestic violence, and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Master Social Worker - MI LMSW - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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