Mark Panasiewicz, LMSW

Mark Panasiewicz is an LMSW with ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life stresses. He focuses on clear, direct conversation and practical steps to address problems like anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addiction. Mark aims to help clients find steady footing during difficult transitions and midlife shifts.

He describes a straightforward style that balances respect with honest feedback. Sessions typically focus on identifying patterns that cause pain, setting small goals, and practicing new ways of relating and coping. He draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening to shape each plan.

Mark has worked with people affected by physical and emotional abuse and those coping with substance use and trauma. He also has experience working with veterans, informed by his service in the United States Air Force. That background informs how he approaches power, control, and safety in sessions.

In practice, Mark offers problem-focused work along with longer conversation about values and connection. He uses tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when useful to help manage emotion and build meaning. Clients who want direct guidance and concrete strategies often find his approach helpful.

He encourages people facing grief, career stress, intimacy challenges, or midlife questions to start with a short intake to clarify priorities. From there he and each client agree on goals and a plan that fits their life and schedule.

How Mark Uses Common Therapies Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that match those values while accepting difficult feelings. It can help with midlife questions, grief, and persistent anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce distress. This approach is useful for depression, sleep problems, and managing stress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and current needs. That plan can change over time as priorities shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding commute times, which can make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some clients prefer shorter check-ins when their schedule is tight, or audio-only conversation when bandwidth is limited. Session logistics and available formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the specific options offered before booking to make sure they suit your routine and needs.