Work With Mark

WORK WITH

Mark Dannenfelser

Mark is the founding director of the Mindfulness Center of Atlanta (2009). He is a certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, a licensed professional counselor, a certified mindfulness mentor, a certified spiritual director, a commissioned presenter of the Centering Prayer method, and a registered yoga teacher. Mark holds a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling Psychology from Montclair University, a Master of Arts Degree in Pastoral Studies from Spring Hill College, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Ramapo College. He has worked in private practice psychotherapy, addiction in-patient and out-patient treatment programs, public and private school counseling, university and college teaching, parish ministry, and as the program coordinator for Contemplative Outreach International.

  • Mark combines empirically validated clinical practices and mind/body methods. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, chronic stress, addiction, anxiety, and depression. Mark utilizes a cognitive-behavioral approach, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). He offers Telehealth via a secure video conferencing platform.

    Mark has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Level I & II, The EMDR Institute; Professional Training in Mind/Body Medicine, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society; Advanced Training in Mind/Body Medicine, Herbert Benson, MD; Myers-Briggs Type Indicator; Contemplation & Meditation Training by Thomas Keating, Contemplative Outreach.

    All counseling sessions are held online via a secure video conferencing platform.

    Sessions are 50 minutes; fee: $200

  • Mindfulness mentoring is a one-to-one relationship that can help you develop and maintain your mindfulness practice with the help of an experienced teacher. It provides a dedicated space for exploring and developing practices according to your individual needs.

    Mentoring can be a valuable support for people at any stage of their mindfulness practice, whether they are just starting, want to deepen their practice, or are looking to rekindle it.

    Meet with Mark for support, practice guidance, and exploration of topics related to mindfulness meditation.

    Schedule your one-on-one online mentoring session today.

    Investment:

    1 individual session: $100,

    3 session package (weekly or monthly meetings over a 3-month period): $250,

    5 session package (weekly or monthly meetings over a 6-month period): $400.

    All mindfulness mentoring sessions are held online via a secure video conferencing platform.

    Sessions are 50 minutes.

  • Mark’s professional interest is in working at the point of intersection between mind-body practices and healing, especially in the areas of trauma (including religious trauma), substance use disorder, prolonged grief, anxiety, depression and chronic stress. Mark offers mindfulness retreats and spiritual direction at the Ignatius House.

    Spiritual Direction sessions are held in-person at the Ignatius House Retreat Center on the first Monday of the month, OR online via a secure video conferencing platform.

    Sessions are 50 minutes; fee: $100

  • Mark and the MCA staff are available to speak at your conference, school, corporation, treatment facility, hospital, retreat center, or group.

    We customize programs according to your needs using various formats, including: half-day and full-day workshops weekend retreats, keynotes, guest lectures, panel presentations, and media interviews.

FAQ’s

PSYCHOTHERAPY, MINDFULNESS MENTORING & SPIRITUAL DIRECTION

  • All therapy sessions are being held remotely (Telehealth) via a secure HIPPA-compliant online portal.


    Our mailing address is 4062 Peachtree Road, NE: Suite A-301; Brookhaven, GA 30319

  • Sessions typically last for 45 minutes. Longer sessions can be offered upon request.

  • Each 45-minute session costs $200

  • Mark does not bill to insurance directly; however, a statement or super bill can be provided to you that may be submitted to your insurance provider. In order to be reimbursed by your insurance company for psychotherapy sessions, you must have out-of-network benefits.

    You can learn more by calling the behavioral health number on the back of your insurance card and asking these questions:

    1. Do I have coverage for out-of-network providers?

    2. What is the deductible I have to meet before my insurance starts reimbursing me for out-of-network providers?

    3. Will I be reimbursed for 100% of the cost of my sessions or just a percentage of the cost?

  • A superbill is a receipt for your session that includes all of the information your insurance company will need to reimburse your session – info about your therapist, about the session, and about your diagnosis.

  • Mark typically works with adults, 21 years and older.

  • Any sessions that are not cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment will be charged the full session rate.

  • Yes. During your initial session, we will ask if you have any other providers with whom you would like us to communicate (physicians, psychiatrists, dieticians, former therapists, and other healthcare professionals). If so, we will ask you to sign a release of Information form to allow us to communicate with these providers regarding your care.

  • Yes! When we schedule your first session, we will send you a link to our HIPPA-compliant client portal with the necessary forms you will need to complete, so your therapist can review them before you meet.

  • Contact us for your free consultation.