LifeStance Mental Health Provider

Mark McGrosky,
PhD, LCSW

Therapist

Dr. Mark McGrosky is a licensed psychotherapist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He provides individual therapy for adults and couples’ counseling, specializing in anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship challenges. Drawing from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, interpersonal, and trauma-informed approaches, Dr. McGrosky tailors his work to each client’s unique needs. He regularly shares his insights on mental health and therapy through the LifeStance Health blog.

Reviewed by Mark McGrosky

Mark McGrosky is an expert medical reviewer at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been medically reviewed by Mark McGrosky.

Apr 27, 2026 | 4 MIN READ

How to Overcome Social Anxiety: Recognizing Symptoms and Effective Solutions

This content has been updated from the previous article published on January 20, 2026. Social anxiety disorder, also known as social phobia, is a mental...

Sep 22, 2025 | 4 MIN READ

Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): Traits, Symptoms, and How to Thrive

Some people experience the world with a heightened sensitivity that influences how they think, feel, and interact with others. These individuals are often described as...

Nov 25, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

What Is Ambivalent Attachment? Understanding This Insecure Style

Have you ever found yourself wanting to be close to someone yet feeling uneasy when that closeness actually happens? Maybe you desire connection but worry...

Dec 04, 2025 | 5 MIN READ

Your Holiday Mental Health Plan: 6 Ways To Protect Your Peace This Season

The holiday season is often called the most magical time of the year, but let’s be honest: It can also be very stressful. You might...

Apr 22, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

5 Tips to Ease Travel Anxiety During Long Travel Days

This content has been updated from the previous article published on January 16, 2026. You’ve woken up before the sun, waited in an hour-long security...

Feb 20, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

What Lack of Sleep May Be Doing to Your Brain and Mental Health

Sleep plays an important role in general well‑being and may influence mental and emotional functioning. While researchers still do not fully understand why humans require...

Mar 19, 2026 | 5 MIN READ

OCD vs. OCPD: What’s the Difference?

This content has been updated from the previous article on October 20, 2020. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) share similar names, but...