Mark Wagemaker, LPC

Mark Wagemaker, LPC, focuses on helping people who are ready to make real changes. He speaks plainly and works with clients who want relief from things such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or problems with addiction. He aims to help people move toward a more fulfilling life, no matter how they arrived at that decision.

He has 18 years of practice helping people when daily life feels disrupted. He commonly supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress, the aftereffects of adverse childhood events, unexplained body symptoms, and mounting anxiety that has no clear physical cause. Mark uses hypnotherapy and other therapeutic tools to address trauma-related concerns.

Mark treats each person as an individual on their own path. Sessions focus on listening, identifying what matters most, and choosing methods that fit the person’s goals. He draws on clinical experience, professional education, life experience, and Christian roots to shape his approach.

People can expect straightforward work aimed at moving painful memories and patterns out of the way so daily life becomes easier. He also helps with relationship stress, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue. His practice includes attention to first responder and veteran issues, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and sexuality-related matters.

Mark is based in Georgia and works in English. He supports people who are facing urgent life transitions and those who want ongoing coaching and coping skills.

How Mark’s Approaches Work Online

Mark uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, listening-focused space where the client sets the pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs time to figure out what matters and to feel heard without pressure.

He also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy, which focuses on the emotions behind relationship and attachment struggles. EFT helps people notice patterns in how they respond to others and learn new ways to connect or set boundaries. Hypnotherapy is another tool he applies for trauma and stress-related symptoms; it involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help reduce the intensity of painful memories or habits.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress unfolds.

If you are considering online work, confirm available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also lets clients work from a quieter spot or avoid being on camera when that helps them focus. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy practical and aligned with everyday life.