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MN Psychologist 2992

Dr. Mark Thelen, MN Psychologist 2992

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mark

Dr. Mark Thelen brings four decades of clinical experience to people seeking practical, thoughtful support for stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, ADHD, and other life challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes the client's own knowledge of their story and draws on collaborative work to build strengths and practical coping skills. Dr.

Thelen frames therapy as a process of empowerment where small, purposeful steps can lead to clearer direction and improved daily functioning. Licensed in Minnesota as MN Psychologist 2992, he has practiced across community mental health centers, hospital units, group clinics, and a independent practice setting.

This varied background informs a flexible, strengths-based stance that values clients' resilience while offering structured tools when helpful. He encourages those ready to pursue a more fulfilling life to take the first step, and he aims to support and empower people throughout that process.

Approach and Online Options for Practical Change



Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective and supports personal agency and strengths; this approach helps people explore their values and find their own solutions to life challenges. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing concrete skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or sleep difficulties. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on clear goals and small, achievable steps to create forward momentum and practical change.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist partners with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then combines methods that best fit the situation. Adjustments are made as progress unfolds so that work remains relevant and goal oriented.

Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue care when in-person visits are impractical. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver skill-based tools, reflective conversation, and structured plans so clients can work toward clearer functioning and greater well-being.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, and self-esteem.
What is the overall therapeutic style used in sessions?
Sessions combine a client-centered, collaborative stance with structured methods like cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to build coping skills and problem-solving strategies.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The clinician has 40 years of professional experience in a range of settings including community mental health centers, hospital units, smaller group clinics, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is licensed as MN Psychologist 2992 and practices in Minnesota.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English