Mark Stratton , LPCC

Mark Stratton is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, self-esteem and motivation challenges, trauma and grief, anger, bipolar concerns, and life transitions. He also supports young adults and individuals navigating personality-related difficulties.

Mark emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental counseling environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. He partners with clients to identify practical coping strategies, strengthen confidence, and address patterns that interfere with healthier relationships and daily functioning. He approaches each person with respect and steady support as they take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

As an LPCC - a credential that indicates a licensed clinical counselor qualified to provide mental health care in Ohio - Mark combines evidence-based techniques with collaborative goal-setting. He recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and aims to be a consistent resource throughout that process. Mark is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to the concerns a person brings. One approach focuses on practical skills for managing stress and anxiety - teaching breathing and coping strategies, activity planning, and thought-management techniques that reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on family systems work for relationship and family conflicts - helping members understand patterns, improve communication, and find more effective ways to solve problems together. A trauma-informed approach is used when addressing trauma and abuse, emphasizing safety, pacing, and strategies to process difficult memories and painful emotions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark works with each person to identify goals, experiment with techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is most helpful. Clients and therapist make decisions together about which methods to prioritize and how to measure progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity during life transitions. Licensed professionals can still provide structured, evidence-based support through these formats, allowing therapy to be accessible from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area.