Dr. Mark Stebnicki
Ph.D., LCMHC, DCMHS, CRC, CMCC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
he/him
Metaphorically, it is not how we trip or fall that matters; rather, it is how we bounce back and recover from the fall. Indeed, extraordinary stressful and complex traumatic events may create a wounded mind, body, and spirit. However, I have discovered in years of clinical practice that many individuals are having a normal reaction or response to abnormal events that have occurred in their life. Thus, everyday stress and complex traumatic stress do not define who we are as a person. Critical life events provide us with exceptional opportunities for cultivating personal growth through self-care and wellness practices. Allow me to show you how to develop coping and resiliency skills for everyday life, and optimize your healing abilities through your mind, body, and spirit.
Qualifications
Mark A. Stebnicki, Ph.D., LCMHC, DCMHS, CRC, CMCC received an M.S. and Ph.D. in the specialty area of rehabilitation counseling at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL. Dr. Stebnicki is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Addictions and Rehabilitation at East Carolina University. In 2016, he developed the Clinical Military Counseling Certificate (CMCC), a nationally recognized continuing education program offered nationally through the Telehealth Certification Institute. Dr. Stebnicki has been a clinical rehabilitation, mental health, and psychotherapy practitioner, graduate-level counselor educator, and researcher with over 35 years’ experience.
Background
I have spent many years sitting with clients in my psychotherapy practice whose lives have been significantly challenged by everyday life stressors at home, school, and work, as well as those who are trauma survivors and experienced natural and person-made disasters, served in the military and as civilian first-responders, and those that have experienced loss, grief, complex trauma, chronic illnesses, and disabilities. Personal lived experiences have drawn me to my clinical rehabilitation and mental health practice.
Specialization
Dr. Stebnicki has extensive experience working with the complex trauma needs of first responders, as well as active-duty service members, veterans, veterans with disabilities, and military families. His other specializations include working with individuals who have experienced significant life challenges such as complex traumatic stress, loss, grief, survivors of person-made and natural disasters, chronic life-threatening illnesses, and disability. Dr. Stebnicki has published 12 professional books, over 40 journal articles and book chapters, and has presented at over 120 national and regional conferences. He has served on many statewide and national professional counseling boards.
Personal Life
Music is a significant part of Mark’s life. Mark began playing guitar in church, nursing homes, and then in college, played in coffee houses, restaurants, and bars. He has played acoustic and electric guitar and has been a singer-songwriter since high school and college. He continues to enjoy performing live. Mark also loves attending live music events throughout North Carolina and has attended concerts at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado. Mark’s mind, body, and spirit resonate with his daily fitness program and enjoys most all outdoor activities. He also loves all creatures great and small.