Mark Shokair, LMFT

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns. He also helps with grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Mark keeps sessions straightforward and focused. He listens first and then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. He often uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions are conversational and geared toward real problems people face day to day.

With seven years as an LMFT, Mark draws on a mix of approaches to meet each person where they are. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered work, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and existential ideas when useful. The mix is chosen to match a client's goals and preferences rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

People come to him for short-term work like coping with a panic attack or longer challenges such as recovering from trauma or rebuilding relationships. He offers tools for managing symptoms and for making lasting changes in thinking, habits, and communication.

Mark provides sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. He accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Marked techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy help identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessions, mood issues, and many stress-related problems because it focuses on practical changes and step-by-step tools.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and building a working relationship. That approach helps people feel heard and supported while they figure out goals and take steps toward change. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and values, which can help when life changes or deeper questions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist works with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the challenges at hand. Plans can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be convenient for quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief coaching and ongoing reflection. These options make it easier to schedule sessions, maintain regular contact, and use therapy in the flow of daily life.