- Goal oriented
- Practical skills
- Gentle challenge
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on men's wellbeing among other concerns. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, and struggles with self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, addiction, grief, career concerns, ADHD, and life transitions.
Mark keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens first and then works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Conversations can include skill-building, problem-solving, and looking at patterns that keep problems going. He aims to help people get unstuck and move forward in daily life.
With seven years as a licensed clinician, Mark draws from a mix of approaches to suit individual needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow the person's priorities, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, existential ideas to tackle meaning and choice, and mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools when appropriate. These tools are chosen to match the issue and the person’s pace.
His background includes work across a range of problems and settings, offering experience with mild to more complex concerns. He emphasizes collaboration and practical steps rather than abstract theory. The focus is on real changes people can notice between sessions.
Mark communicates in clear, direct language and encourages questions about the process. To begin, people are invited to share what matters most to them and together map a plan that fits their goals and daily life.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s priorities and choices. It means the therapist follows what matters most to the client and shapes sessions around their goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs practical, personalized support rather than a preset plan.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build different habits, which is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and some mood concerns.
Existential therapy helps people clarify values and make choices that fit their life. It can be useful when someone feels stuck by questions of meaning, identity, or purpose and wants to weigh options more clearly.
Finding the right approach is usually a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try methods that seem to fit, and adjust based on what works. Clients are invited to give feedback so the approach stays practical and relevant.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a lunch break or between commitments. Different methods translate well to remote work, and the focus will be on tools and steps you can use between sessions.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, ADHD, and related struggles.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He listens first, then uses goal-focused work, skills practice, and reflection to address day-to-day problems.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
Mark has seven years as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with a range of concerns and levels of difficulty.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, abbreviated LMFT, and practices in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before scheduling so you know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.