Works with
How Mark works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Hawaii, Washington
- Years in practice
- 16
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Licitra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and questions about career and relationships. He speaks plainly and listens closely to figure out what matters most to each person. His tone is calm and conversational, and he treats the work as a partnership.
Mark has practiced counseling for 16 years in a range of settings. He earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Social Work from Temple University.
Background and approach
He holds a Hawaii LCSW and a Washington LICSW and brings practical experience rather than jargon to sessions. His therapy style is collaborative and solution-focused. Sessions often include goal setting, skill building, and talking through what is getting in the way of change.
He draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation to tailor plans to each person. Mark is comfortable addressing mood concerns such as depression, bipolar mood disturbances, and anxiety. He also helps people working through grief, low self-esteem, addictive patterns, and anger.
He is open to discussing spiritual or faith-related questions when those come up. Outside of clinical work, Mark is a parent, musician, baker, gardener, and bike rider. Those everyday interests shape his warm, down-to-earth approach in sessions and his focus on small, usable steps toward change.
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.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
Approaches Mark lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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 and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, meaningful steps even when difficult feelings are present. It can help when worry, anger, or low mood get in the way of living the life someone cares about.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. CBT can support people dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, and work or relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying ideas, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier to schedule, live chat works for brief check-ins, and messaging supports shorter, ongoing contact between sessions. These options increase flexibility and help people get consistent support without rearranging their entire day.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does he focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood disturbances, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, relationship strain, and career questions.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are calm and conversational and emphasize collaboration. He uses goal setting, skill practice, and practical strategies to address problems.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of counseling experience across multiple settings and client concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Hawaii with licensure noted as HI LCSW and WA LICSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.