Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Sikora is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Washington with four decades of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life changes. He speaks English and offers direct, practical support for everyday struggles.
His approach is grounded in respect for the person's own story. He treats clients as the experts on their lives and looks for strengths to build on.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to clarify goals and develop workable steps that fit each person's situation. Mark uses a mix of evidence-informed methods. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and make values-based choices.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills to interrupt unhelpful thinking and change patterns that fuel anger or anxiety. Client-centered techniques create a space where people feel heard and can try new ways of responding. Over his career Mark has supported people facing complex issues such as trauma, addictions, bipolar mood challenges, caregiving stress, and chronic health concerns.
He also works with those navigating parenting, adoption and foster care questions, and career or self-esteem struggles. He believes grieving is fluid and must be respected rather than rushed. In sessions people can expect practical tools, clear explanations, and collaboration.
The aim is to reduce immediate distress and build skills for longer-term coping. Mark encourages steady steps toward a more manageable, satisfying life.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mark lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches that translate well to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what really matters to them and then take small committed steps toward those values. It can be useful for anger, depression, and major life transitions because it focuses on action rather than only changing thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches clear strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. It works well for anxiety, anger management, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel understood before trying new strategies.Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and current challenges and then suggest methods to try together. Plans are adjusted as needed so clients can see what helps and what does not, rather than committing to one fixed path up front.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skills demonstration. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging can help with quick coaching, follow-up, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while keeping treatment practical and focused.
Questions people ask about Mark
What kinds of concerns does Mark help with?
He works with a wide range of issues including anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, self-esteem, and stress related to caregiving or career changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style that focuses on strengths and clear, practical steps. Expect skills practice and values-based goal setting alongside listening.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 40 years of professional experience working in mental health and related settings.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Washington state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
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 begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.