- Stress and anxiety
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with seven years of professional experience. He works with adults on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and life transitions. Mark also addresses addiction, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and parenting concerns.
Mark uses practical conversation and evidence-informed techniques to help people make changes they can feel. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small, manageable steps toward those goals. He listens for how thoughts, behavior, and relationships interact and then helps people try different responses.
His approach draws on client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going. He also uses existential ideas to help people clarify values and meaning when they feel stuck. Mindfulness practices are offered to reduce stress and improve emotional regulation.
Mark has experience supporting people through trauma and post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, obsessive thoughts, and addiction-related issues. He also helps clients with career stress, communication problems, family of origin concerns, and adoption or foster care related matters.
Work in sessions is straightforward and goal-focused. Clients can expect conversational check-ins, skills practice, and reflection about choices and values. He accepts English-speaking and international clients and works with adults seeking help with the issues listed above.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, which helps clarify goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try methods that fit the client's needs and goals. Clients and therapist decide together whether to focus on skills practice, reflective conversations, or values-based work as sessions progress.
The original profile does not state which online session types are used. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make it easier to attend during work or study breaks, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Some methods, like CBT and mindfulness practice, translate well to remote sessions because they use exercises, homework, and step-by-step skill teaching that can be done between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma, addiction, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and parenting.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, using practical skills and reflection to change unhelpful patterns and reach personal goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He has seven years of experience as an LMFT working with a range of issues in clinical and private practice settings.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and works with clients connected to that licensing location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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