Mark Shokair, LMFT

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and relationship or family problems. He also supports those dealing with addiction, grief, intimacy concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career issues, and ADHD.

Mark approaches each person as an individual. He listens first, then shapes sessions around specific goals. Some people want to change thinking patterns. Others want tools to manage intense feelings or get unstuck. He uses practical exercises, talking, and reflection to help clients move forward.

He brings seven years of clinical experience as an LMFT to his private practice work in California. His background includes helping people through panic attacks, mood and obsessive concerns, post-traumatic stress, first responder issues, and problems rooted in family of origin. He also addresses adoption and foster care topics, body image, and communication struggles.

In sessions he draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness practices. That mix is used to match what each person needs rather than following a single formula. Techniques may include thought work, behavioral experiments, relaxation and guided attention.

Mark describes therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set clear goals, track progress, and adjust the plan when needed. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented support about thoughts and everyday habits often find this practical style helpful.

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship. Online sessions using this approach emphasize open dialogue, real-time feedback, and working with what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with practical exercises. In online sessions that can mean thought records, behavior experiments, and short homework tasks that fit into daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and calm through simple practices. Online mindfulness work often uses guided attention and brief centering exercises to reduce anxiety and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and then adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and use short check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also allow people to practice skills in the settings where challenges happen. Discussing practical needs and scheduling helps shape a plan that fits daily life.