- Forty years experience
- Practical coping tools
- Collaborative planning
About Mark
Mark Sikora is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington who focuses on men's wellbeing among many concerns. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and life changes. He approaches each person as the expert on their own story and aims to support steps toward greater satisfaction and functioning.
With 40 years of experience, Mark draws on practical, goal-focused methods to help people manage symptoms and make changes that matter in daily life. He tends to use clear tools and skills people can practice between sessions. He also pays attention to how grief and loss can shift over time and affect mood, sleep, and relationships.
Mark uses a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral strategies, and emotion-regulation skills from dialectical work. He also integrates principles from the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are central to someone's concerns. Sessions typically focus on what is causing distress now and what small steps can reduce that distress.
People who meet with him can expect straightforward conversation, skill-building, and collaborative planning. He emphasizes strength, resilience, and practical coping tools. The first session is used to understand goals and decide what methods fit best.
He offers services in English and works from Washington. To begin, prospective clients use the site's Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
How his approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult feelings while committing to actions that match their values, which can reduce avoidance and increase purposeful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so the person leads the pace and focus of sessions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. Together they monitor what helps and make adjustments as needed, combining methods when that serves the client's aims.
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered. Online work can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone use phone or lower-bandwidth options if video is difficult, or pick session times that better match work or family demands. The aim is to make therapy practical and usable in everyday life while tailoring methods to what the person finds most helpful.
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Experience
40+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions, grief, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his general therapeutic style?
His style blends listening with practical skill teaching. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping skills, and working toward goals the client sets.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has forty years of professional experience providing mental health support and guidance.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Washington.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session with him?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.