- CBT strategies
- Client-centered work
- Family of origin focus
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with seven years of experience. He works with adults on issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, and family of origin issues. Sessions also address stress, grief, addiction, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and intimacy.
He draws on client-centered methods to focus on each person’s concerns and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and build practical coping skills. He also integrates existential ideas to look at meaning and choice, plus hypnotherapy and mindfulness tools when appropriate.
In sessions he aims for clear, practical steps people can try between meetings. Conversations often cover patterns that started in the family of origin and how those patterns show up now. He works with concrete problems like disrupted routines, panic attacks, compulsive behaviors, and communication difficulties.
Mark’s background includes clinical work across age groups and settings before his current private practice. He has experience with adoption and foster care issues, first responder concerns, and substance use challenges alongside mood and anxiety disorders. This range informs a flexible approach to common life stresses.
People who start work with him typically set short-term goals and review progress regularly. He asks about a person’s day-to-day life and suggests exercises to practice between sessions. The focus is on manageable change and clearer decision-making rather than labels or long lists of technique.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s goals. The therapist follows the client’s lead and helps clarify what matters most, which can be useful for relationship issues and family-pattern work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. It teaches simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors, which is helpful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns.
Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility in everyday life. It can help people who feel stuck or unsure about career, purpose, or major life changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session, and adjust based on what helps a client meet their goals and preferences.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid travel time. Discuss practical scheduling and session length up front so therapy fits daily 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 anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting stress, and family of origin issues among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered work to focus on a person's goals and mixes in practical techniques like CBT and mindfulness to build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has seven years of experience as an LMFT working in California, with earlier clinical roles across different settings.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English; he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time according to the profile.
How do I begin working with him?
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