Mark Arena, LPC - Therapist in Alaska

Stress and anxiety
Relationships and family
Practical support

About Mark

Mark Arena is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alaska with five years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, and major life changes. He aims to create a welcoming space where people can talk openly without fear of judgment.

Mark frames therapy as a step toward clearer thinking and better connections. He offers steady support and practical guidance during difficult moments. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on small, achievable steps forward.

In sessions he listens for patterns that keep people stuck, such as communication breakdowns or repeated fears of abandonment. He works with issues that often come up around blended families, parenthood and caregiving, as well as job-related stress and challenges faced by first responders.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation and gentle challenge when needed. The work may include improving communication, setting boundaries, addressing commitment or control issues, and coping with grief from separation or divorce.

Mark emphasizes collaboration over prescription. He helps people set realistic goals and notices progress along the way. Before booking, confirm current session options to make sure they fit your schedule and needs.

How evidence-based approaches fit into online care

Mark describes his work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people make concrete changes. One common approach focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that increase anxiety and stress. This method helps people notice triggers, practice new responses, and test small changes in daily life.

A second approach centers on improving communication and attachment-style patterns that affect relationships. It helps people recognize repeated interaction cycles, learn clearer ways to ask for needs, and rebuild trust after conflict or separation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, preferences, and life demands. That may mean trying different techniques early on and adjusting based on what works.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time on workdays. Discuss practical arrangements during the matching and scheduling steps to find a plan that fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problems Control issues Divorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-harmSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia Workplace issues Young adult issues

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

Alaska

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Mark focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family conflict, depression, and coping with life changes. He also works with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and caregiver stress.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions are conversational and practical. Mark listens for unhelpful patterns, helps set small goals, and offers guidance to try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has five years of professional experience providing counseling in Alaska. That experience informs his approach to common workplace and family stresses.

What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?

Mark holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Alaska.

In what languages can I work with him?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific rates during the sign-up process.

What steps start the process of working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.