Mark Sandvoss

Mark Sandvoss is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience helping people cope with life changes and other difficult moments. He works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, and sleep problems. He also supports people facing grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges related to parenting and career shifts.

His style is warm and interactive. He treats people with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels. Sessions are focused on practical goals the client wants to reach, and he uses straightforward conversation to clarify priorities and next steps.

Mark draws on approaches like client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, existential ideas, and mindfulness in conversations. That means he listens for what matters to the individual, helps identify patterns of thought and behavior, and uses short exercises to practice new ways of responding.

He aims to build on strengths and keep plans realistic. Clients work together with him to set small, achievable goals and check progress over time. This approach can help with mood disorders, self-esteem, coping after loss, and reclaiming a sense of purpose.

Mark practices in Florida as an LCSW, and sessions are conducted in English. If someone is thinking about starting, the process includes a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.

How these approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters most to a person. In practice this means sessions start with the client’s priorities and move at their pace, which helps when adjusting to big life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to practice new responses to stress and mood problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, concerns, and daily routines, then suggest techniques that match those needs. This is a collaborative process and may shift as progress is made.

Confirm the current session options before booking to see what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or between commitments. It can also make shorter, focused sessions or regular weekly meetings simpler to schedule, depending on the offered formats and the client’s needs.