Therapist profile
Dr. Mark Thelen, MN Psychologist 2992
Minnesota
Minnesota psychologist - Anger and stress focus
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- CredentialsMN Psychologist 2992
- LicensePsychologist, Minnesota / 2992
- NPI1568425908
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Short practical goals
About Mark
Dr. Mark Thelen is a Minnesota psychologist (MN Psychologist 2992) with 40 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. He also addresses concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
He has worked in community mental health centers, hospital units, small group clinics, and now in private practice. That variety shaped a straightforward style focused on clear goals and practical steps. Sessions are meant to look at what is getting in the way and what can be changed next.
Thelen’s approach treats the client as the expert on their own story. He listens for strengths and patterns, then uses conversational methods to test different ways of thinking and behaving. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used alongside client-centered and existential ideas to map how thoughts and choices connect to feelings and actions.
When anger or impulsivity show up, he helps people notice triggers and rehearse alternate responses. He also works on the underlying stress, sleep disruption, and relationship patterns that often keep anger cycling. Progress is built step by step with concrete skills and brief experiments between sessions.
People who choose him can expect direct, practical conversation about problems and options. He helps set short-term goals and checks in on what changes actually make daily life easier. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching flow and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to a person. It helps bring clarity to problems and to the choices someone already understands but has not acted on yet. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and then tests small behavior or thinking experiments to reduce distress and change patterns. Existential Therapy looks at values, meaning, and choices when someone faces life transitions or persistent frustration.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit the client's goals, preferences, and the issues at hand. That conversation can shift as progress is made and different tools are tried.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy schedule and keeping work on changes between meetings. If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking so you know whether video or phone is offered. Online work can make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins, practice exercises between meetings, or keep momentum when life is hectic.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma and depression, plus impulsivity and relationship problems that feed anger.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, conversational style that centers the client's story and tests small changes to thinking and behavior.
How long has he practiced?
He has 40 years of professional work experience in community mental health, hospitals, clinics, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as MN Psychologist 2992 and practices in Minnesota.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.