About Mark
Mark Stratton is an Ohio-licensed professional counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. He also supports those coping with relationship strain, family conflict, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar symptoms, trauma, and work on personality or young adult issues.
In sessions he aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
He listens first, then works with the person to set clear, manageable goals and steps to reach them. Mark prefers practical, evidence-based approaches that people can use between sessions. He helps clients learn skills for managing intense feelings, improving communication, and building motivation and confidence.
Therapy sessions are tailored to the client’s pace and daily life. Clients can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving. Mark emphasizes small, steady changes rather than quick fixes.
He reminds people that seeking help is an active step toward a more fulfilling life. Sessions are offered in English and are provided through remote formats to fit different schedules. He draws on a dozen years of experience in community and clinical settings to support people through both sudden crises and long-term challenges.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world skills and coping strategies. One common approach emphasizes learning practical skills for managing anxiety and intense emotions, such as paced breathing, grounding exercises, and breaking problems into smaller steps; this helps when day-to-day worry or panic interrupts routines. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationships by identifying patterns, practicing clearer expression, and setting boundaries; this can help people navigate family conflict and strained partnerships.Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions may combine approaches and are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can work for short check-ins or written reflection. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or school schedules and to keep continuity when life gets busy.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- Personality disorders
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
- Experience
- 12 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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