- 40 years experience
- Minnesota psychologist
- Focus on sleep
About Mark
Dr. Mark Thelen helps people who feel worn down by sleep trouble, stress, or anxiety. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make day-to-day life easier. He has worked in Minnesota settings for four decades and brings steady, experienced support to short- and long-term concerns.
He believes the client is the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on listening first, then building on strengths the person already has. Conversations move toward clear goals and simple experiments that can improve sleep, mood, and coping skills.
Mark trained and practices as a Minnesota psychologist, MN Psychologist 2992, and has worked in community mental health centers, hospitals, small group clinics, and private practice. That variety shaped a pragmatic approach to common problems like depression, anger, addictions, and relationship strain.
His work draws on methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused approaches to help people change patterns that keep them stuck. He also uses narrative and existential ideas to help people make sense of difficult events and find personal meaning.
In a typical meeting, people can expect a calm conversation about what matters most to them. Together they set realistic steps for sleep, daily routines, and handling stress. Thelen aims to support clients as they try new ways of coping, one step at a time.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead to uncover strengths and priorities. It helps people who want a respectful, steady space to talk about sleep, stress, or life changes.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to change sleep, mood, or daily routines. It is useful when people want straightforward steps to improve sleep and reduce anxiety.
Solution-focused therapy centers on short-term goals and practical changes that can be tried between sessions. It suits people who prefer targeted, action-oriented work to address specific sleep habits or coping problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. That choice is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific online formats are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can focus on practical sleep strategies and daily routine changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered approach that listens first and then helps people set practical goals. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to try small, concrete changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 40 years of professional experience in community mental health centers, hospital units, smaller group clinics, and private practice.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is listed as MN Psychologist 2992 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.