Mark Alessandroni, LCSW, CSW

Mark Alessandroni is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical therapy for everyday struggles. He uses clear, straightforward conversation to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and ADHD. He aims to meet people where they are and explain options in plain terms.

With 35 years of experience, he adapts sessions to each person's needs rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions. He listens for the patterns that make problems recur and works with clients to change those patterns. That can mean looking at thoughts and behaviors, and trying new ways of relating to others.

Mark treats concerns such as caregiver stress, divorce and separation, forgiveness, end-of-life counseling, infidelity, loneliness, life purpose, men's issues, and midlife questions. He also addresses multicultural concerns, panic and social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and process addictions like gambling, exercise, and pornography when those issues are present.

His approach is collaborative - he explains tools and then coaches clients as they try them in real life. Sessions focus on skills people can use right away, such as changing unhelpful thinking, improving communication, and building daily routines that support recovery.

People who want a direct, experienced guide for emotional and behavioral challenges may find his style practical and steady. He encourages anyone taking the first step to therapy and will work with each person to create a plan that fits their situation.

How cognitive and relational work can fit into online therapy

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new actions, and practicing skills for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Imago Relationship Therapy centers on improving communication and understanding between partners by creating structured dialogues and new listening habits to repair connection and address conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to decide whether cognitive techniques, relational exercises, or a mix of both make the most sense. Together they set goals and try methods that fit the client's situation and preferences.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people practice communication skills at home and bring real-life situations into the work with the therapist's guidance.