Mark Arena is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with five years of clinical experience.
01About Mark
Mark Arena is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with five years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, and depression. His aim is to make starting therapy feel straightforward and manageable for someone who is worried or unsure.
He focuses on building a welcoming space where people can speak openly without fear of judgment. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear communication.
Background and approach
The tone in sessions is direct but compassionate, with attention to what feels useful day to day. Mark often helps people tackle difficult life changes, patterns in relationships, and the ongoing demands of caregiving or high-stress work. He also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment and personality-related concerns, blended family challenges, and body image struggles.
These topics are approached in simple, actionable ways so clients can try new skills between sessions. He works collaboratively, helping clients set goals and track progress over time. Conversations can include reviewing coping strategies, improving communication, and planning changes that fit each person's life.
Mark encourages small, achievable shifts rather than overwhelming plans. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alaska)
- License 136576 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1427657253 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- 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
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change and improved relationships. One common approach is goal-oriented work that breaks larger problems into small steps people can try between sessions; this helps with stress, anxiety, and everyday coping. Another approach emphasizes improving communication and attachment patterns, which can reduce conflict and help people feel more connected in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies early on and adjusting as progress is tracked together.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use audio-only or video to suit their comfort, but the exact formats should be verified when arranging appointments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, attachment, caregiver stress, and blended family challenges.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are welcoming and nonjudgmental with a practical focus. Conversations aim to clarify goals and build everyday skills that clients can use between visits.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working as a therapist in Alaska. That background shapes how he supports people through common life stresses and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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