About me
While many counselors believe that good communication is at the heart of successful couples counseling, I offer a different perspective. In couples counseling, three essential elements are necessary for success. At the foundation, there must be an honest and open discussion about the level of commitment to the relationship. Everything else builds on this one factor. And while clear communication is needed, it is an emotional connection that is the critical piece that is often overlooked. Instead of trying to figure out who is more right (has the facts straight), the focus must be on how each person is feeling in the moment--what is going on emotionally when there is a rift. Identifying those emotions and processing them is a part of couples' counseling. Consequently, we will try to recreate them during a session. Lastly, a relationship must have passion or fire to remain healthy. We will discuss the often difficult elements that create barriers and how these barriers can be overcome. With these three essential elements, I can offer hope to couples moving toward a healthier relationship.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma, Abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Parenting issues , Self esteem , Compassion fatigue , Drug and alcohol addiction , Forgiveness , Guilt and shame
Clinical approaches:
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 31
Services offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Licensing
WY LPC LPC-1815
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Awdykowyz. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.
Mark has been a stability in my marriage and probably the reason my husband and I are still together. I am so grateful for my own individual growth the he has guided me through. I am so appreciative of Mark. Not sure what I would do without him and I almost quit regain until I found him. So thank you for having such qualified staff.
Mark has presented a lot of tools to us which have been hugely beneficial for us to practice. He has been the calm in our storm and helped us focus on our communications and how we do them! He is sensitive to how we are feeling and helps us put proper languaging for understanding each other in place. He has been excellent for us, being direct and up front!
Mark Awdkowyz has been so key to helping our relationship. Mark is patient and truly listens. Each session is productive and consistently builds on our foundation.
Was great for our dynamic.
Mark is very professional and knowledgeable. He listens to both people very well before giving expertise and also stays non bias, which I believe is very important. He sticks with the facts and gives good tools to improve oneself.
Very knowledgeable and like able I look forward to working with him
Mark has been great. Very patient and insightful.