Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Sandvoss is a licensed clinical social worker in Florida with three decades of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and related concerns. He brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Conversations are straightforward and free of stigmatizing labels.
In sessions he listens first to what matters to the person. He then offers tools drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help change unhelpful thoughts and reactions.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centered and existential ideas to explore values and meaning when life shifts or feels stuck. Mark aims to make therapy collaborative. He works with each person to set clear goals and a simple plan.
Sessions emphasize skills you can practice between meetings and honest talk about what’s working and what isn’t. He has worked with people who have experienced trauma, emotional abuse, and co-occurring challenges. He supports those coping with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, career transitions, and mood disorders like bipolar disorder.
People who reach out can expect a warm, interactive style that balances problem-solving with respect for individual values. He describes his role as supportive and empowering while focusing on concrete change. Mark practices in Florida and conducts therapy in English.
His long experience in behavioral health informs a pragmatic and steady approach to help people move toward clearer choices and more manageable days.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Codependency
- Fatherhood issues
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-harm
- Self-love
Approaches Mark lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects what they say, and helps them make choices that match their values. This approach is useful when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to sort things out.CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It introduces practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior like anger or anxiety. CBT often includes homework or short skill practices between sessions to reinforce change.
Finding the right mix of methods is a team process. The therapist will help identify which approaches match the person's needs, goals, and preferences and adjust the plan as progress is made. This keeps work focused and relevant to what the person wants to change.
Online sessions offer flexibility for different lifestyles. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people check in between meetings, share brief updates, or get support without scheduling a full session. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into busy days.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and related issues such as low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
Sessions are practical and collaborative, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and client-centered listening to build skills and clarify values.
How much experience does he have?
He has 30 years of experience working in the behavioral health field and has supported people across many common mental health and life challenges.
Where does he practice and what are his credentials?
He practices in Florida and holds the LCSW credential, listed as FL LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided to those located within the supported region.
What session formats are available?
He meets with people via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do payments and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session when convenient.