- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Family conflict
About Mark
Mark Arena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with five years of clinical experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions are presented in English and focus on practical ways to make daily life easier.
Mark aims to help people talk through what feels overwhelming. He takes a straightforward approach and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address specific problems. This includes looking at patterns in relationships, communication habits, and reactions to stress.
In sessions he helps clients identify small, doable changes. Conversations often cover how to handle conflict, set boundaries, and manage worry. He also addresses attachment concerns such as abandonment, avoidant patterns, and codependency when they are affecting current relationships.
Mark has experience supporting people through divorce and blended family issues, fatherhood concerns, caregiver stress, and first responder stress. He works with those navigating body image worries, commitment and control issues, and problems linked to antisocial or avoidant personality patterns.
Practical steps are emphasized throughout therapy. He uses a direct style to develop clear goals and strategies, then reviews progress together. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can see how the approach fits their needs.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions work together
Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them in everyday situations to reduce worry and avoidant behavior. Another approach examines relationship patterns and attachment concerns, helping clients change how they communicate and set boundaries in stressed relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and current problems with the client and then recommend which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and plans are adjusted based on what the client finds most useful.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the original biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, or allow a quicker check-in when stress spikes. If camera use is difficult, ask about alternatives so sessions can still focus on practical strategies and consistent progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mark work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related areas such as attachment and communication problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a straightforward, evidence-based approach focused on practical steps and clear goals to address day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with people on the concerns listed in his profile.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPC licensed in Alaska and practices there.
In what languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.