Mark Shokair, LMFT

Therapist in California

Support for stress, relationships, and self esteem

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7 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

Goal focused
Practical tools
Client centered

About Mark

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and self esteem concerns. He also supports those dealing with grief, anger, addictions, career shifts, ADHD, and trauma-related issues. He speaks English and sees clients internationally through the site's matching process.

Mark brings seven years as an LMFT to his current independent practice work, and more than 15 years overall in mental health roles. He adapts his approach to each person. Some clients want to change thinking patterns, others want relief from intense feelings. He focuses on practical steps that move daily life forward.

Sessions concentrate on clear goals and techniques that fit the person. He draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the individual. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness and existential ideas are used when they help people reflect and find meaning.

Mark has supported a wide range of concerns from panic attacks and obsessive-compulsive symptoms to family of origin problems and first responder stress. He works with issues related to adoption and foster care, body image, communication problems, and control issues among others. He aims to match method to goal rather than using one fixed style.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability. Sessions are delivered through the site's process and use a cancellable subscription payment structure. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the continue button on this profile to begin the matching steps.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client's concerns first and guides sessions by what matters to each person. It helps when people want a space to be heard and to set their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting patterns of thinking and behavior and practicing different responses. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems like obsessive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. This may mean trying an idea for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options during the matching process before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and use short check-ins on busier days. It can also allow focused, skills-based sessions that translate into daily routines more quickly. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing, homework, and session focus so therapy fits into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Mark address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, self esteem, addictions, career concerns, ADHD, grief, anger, and related problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is adaptable and practical. He focuses on goals the client names and uses conversational, client-centered work alongside skill building.

What is his background and experience?

He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has more than 15 years working in mental health, with seven years as an LMFT in clinical practice.

What credential and region does he practice in?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California and practices from that state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients through the site's matching process.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire before booking.

How are sessions priced?

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?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.