About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship or family concerns. He works with clients dealing with parenting challenges, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and life transitions. Mark communicates in English and accepts international clients.
Mark uses a straightforward, collaborative style. He listens first, then helps people set practical goals. Sessions focus on small, doable steps so progress feels real.
How Mark works
He adapts his methods to each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. His approach draws on client-centered work that prioritizes the person's perspective and choices. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Mindfulness and existential ideas are used to help people find meaning and stay present during difficult moments. Mark has seven years of experience as an LMFT. He previously worked in independent practice supporting people with a wide range of concerns, from mood disorders and panic attacks to addiction and family-of-origin issues.
He also focuses on adoption and foster care, first responder issues, and men's concerns when relevant. People connect with him for a mix of coaching and therapy when they need direction or relief. To begin, users follow the site's Start Therapy flow and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule sessions.
Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging.
Mark lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Mark works with
The areas below are the ones Mark selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Adoption and foster care
- Anger management
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 7 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
Online approaches that fit your life
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and choices, helping people feel heard and decide what matters most. It is useful for relationship issues, parenting strain, and times when someone feels stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change thought and behavior patterns that increase anxiety, depression, or panic. It usually involves practical exercises and homework to build new habits and reduce symptoms.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can help with stress, anger, and obsessive thoughts by training attention on the present moment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match techniques to their goals, needs, and preferences. That might mean trying CBT exercises for a few weeks, then adding mindfulness or client-centered discussions as needed.
Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls are close to an in-person visit and work well for in-depth conversations. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging offer flexible, ongoing support between scheduled talks and can help people stay connected to tools and insights as they go about their day.
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