- 40 years experience
- Minnesota psychologist
- Men's wellbeing focus
About Mark
Dr. Mark Thelen helps people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life. He focuses on practical supports for stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, and addictions. Mark emphasizes a respectful, straightforward approach that centers the person’s goals and strengths.
He has worked in community mental health centers, hospital units, small clinics, and his own practice. That variety shaped a practical way of working that aims for clear steps and steady progress. He draws on 40 years of experience as a Minnesota psychologist to guide conversations and plan next steps.
In sessions he treats the client as the expert on their life story. He helps people identify strengths, notice patterns, and try small changes that matter. Expectations are discussed openly so people understand what each step is for and how it may help.
His practice covers a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, grief, parenting challenges, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. He also supports work around communication problems, codependency, impulsivity, and forgiveness.
Dr. Thelen uses several common therapeutic approaches and matches them to what each person needs. He aims for straightforward, usable strategies rather than jargon. People looking for help in Minnesota or those interested in men's wellbeing may find his steady, experience-based style a good fit.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and acceptance so the person can lead the conversation and decide what matters most; it helps with self-esteem, grief, relationship concerns, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Existential Therapy helps people face big life questions and find more meaning when coping with life changes or deep uncertainty.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and problems together and then try methods that seem most useful. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress is made or needs change.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online sessions also make it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules change, and they let the therapist and client focus on practical tools and problem-solving in real time.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Dr. Thelen address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related matters, sleep problems, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He follows a person-centered style that treats clients as the experts on their lives and combines practical methods to help reach concrete goals.
What kind of professional background does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in community mental health centers, hospitals, smaller group clinics, and in private practice.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed as MN Psychologist 2992 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.