- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Client-centered care
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, relationship strain, and trauma-related concerns, and he lists social anxiety and phobia among the areas he addresses. Mark speaks English and accepts international clients.
In sessions he keeps things direct and practical. He helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try experiments that can change how they respond. He also uses mindfulness practices to help calm intense moments and hypnotherapy when clients are open to guided, focused relaxation.
Mark often focuses on everyday problems that get in the way of functioning. That can mean coping with work pressure, dealing with grief, managing anger, or navigating parenting and family conflicts. He also supports people working through addiction concerns, body image issues, or obsessive thoughts and behaviors.
His style is client-centered: he listens for what matters most and works from there. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common tool in his sessions to change thinking and behavior. Existential ideas come in when clients want to make sense of life choices and personal values.
Before a first session he usually asks about current priorities and what a reasonable first step would look like. He uses a matching questionnaire and a scheduling process for getting started. Fees vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mark combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in straightforward ways. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the individual says matters most, which helps build direction for the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, often useful for anxiety and panic symptoms.He also uses mindfulness techniques to help manage intense feelings in the moment. Mindfulness exercises teach attention skills and short practices that can reduce reactivity during stressful social situations or panic episodes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process can include trying short behavioral experiments, attention exercises, or values-based conversations to see what fits.
Please confirm available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list explicit formats. The practical benefits of online sessions can include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel demands, and options that let people choose quieter surroundings or shorter check-ins when needed. These conveniences can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and apply what is learned in real life.
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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, panic attacks, relationship issues, trauma-related problems, and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Mark uses a client-centered approach with tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to address thinking patterns and emotional reactions.
How much experience does he have?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with seven years of post-licensure experience working in California.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LMFT in California and operates from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by following the site steps, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.