Dr. Mark Thelen , MN Psychologist 2992

Dr. Mark Thelen is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota (MN Psychologist 2992) with four decades of professional experience. Over the course of his career he has worked in community mental health centers, hospital units, smaller group clinics, and in his own private practice, bringing a broad perspective to assessment and treatment.

He has extensive experience helping people manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and abuse, address anger and anger management, and cope with depression. He approaches each person with the assumption that they are the expert on their own life and that they already possess strengths that can support meaningful change.

Recognizing that seeking a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, he aims to offer support and empower individuals as they take the first steps toward change. His practice emphasizes collaboration, respect for each person s story, and building on existing resources to address the challenges that brought them to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Mark Thelen

Dr. Mark Thelen integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and emphasizing the client's own goals and strengths to help them navigate life challenges; it is helpful for building self-esteem and addressing relationship or identity concerns. CBT is practical and problem-focused - it helps people identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other difficulties.

He also draws on existential therapy when appropriate, exploring questions of meaning, choice, and responsibility to support clients facing major life transitions or deep questions about purpose. Deciding which approach or combination of approaches to use is a collaborative process - Dr. Thelen works with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online sessions offer flexibility by allowing video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or when in-person visits are impractical. These options can increase access to ongoing support and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals and therapists while focusing on the work most important to the client.