Works with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
How Markus works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Markus
Markus Douglas is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are struggling with anger, substance use, anxiety, depression, and relationship stress. Markus aims to create a straightforward space where clients can talk openly and begin practical change.
He has spent much of his career in the drug and alcohol field and later broadened his work to include other mental health and life challenges.
Background and approach
That mix gives him familiarity with addiction, workplace issues, divorce and separation, and domestic violence concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related struggles. In sessions he uses clear, goal-oriented methods that focus on what a person wants to change.
Clients learn skills to manage strong emotions, build better coping habits, and reduce behaviors that cause harm. Conversations are direct and focused on steps a person can try between sessions. Markus draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape treatment plans.
He matches tools to the problem at hand and adjusts the approach as progress is made. The emphasis stays on practical strategies rather than theory. People often begin by naming one problem they want to address.
From there Markus helps break that problem into manageable tasks and tracks small wins. He encourages steady, realistic change and supports clients through setbacks and transitions.
What Markus works with
Everything Markus lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Markus's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Workplace issues
Approaches Markus lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Markus Uses Practical Therapies Online
Markus often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and change the behaviors that follow. CBT focuses on simple exercises and homework that can reduce anger, anxiety, and depressive patterns. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to build a person’s own reasons for change, which is useful when facing substance use or when motivation has waned.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Markus will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and messaging can suit people who prefer shorter, written check-ins or who want support between calls. These options make it easier to fit work on skills into a busy life and to keep therapy consistent during transitions.
Questions people ask about Markus
What kinds of problems does Markus address?
He works with concerns such as addictions, anger, relationship and family stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, ADHD, and workplace issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is direct and goal-focused, using practical exercises and small steps to help people change behaviors and manage strong emotions.
What is his background and experience?
Markus is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 25 years of experience, including extensive work in the drug and alcohol field and many years addressing other mental health concerns.
Where is Markus licensed and practicing?
He holds an OH LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.