Mark Shokair, LMFT

California · 7 years in practice

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 51108 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1467636019 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship and family strain, and challenges like ADHD and grief. He speaks English and accepts international clients for online care.

Mark keeps sessions straightforward and goal-focused. He listens first, then helps people identify small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Hypnotherapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness are among the approaches he may draw on when helpful.

Background and approach

He earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California State University East Bay and holds a California LMFT credential. Over seven years as a licensed clinician, he has worked in independent practice settings supporting adults with mood problems, panic, anger, and life transitions. In sessions he aims to tailor an approach to each person’s needs.

Some people want help changing unhelpful thinking, while others want tools to manage strong feelings or break cycles tied to addiction or obsessive behaviors. He also supports parents who are feeling overwhelmed by caregiving demands. Therapy with Mark typically blends talk-based work with practical exercises.

Clients may use mindfulness practices, brief behavior experiments, or focused hypnotherapy techniques to shift habits and reactions. He encourages steady progress through specific, achievable goals. People who choose him can expect a calm, direct style and an emphasis on workable skills for everyday life.

He invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to begin by completing the platform’s matching questionnaire.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coaching
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Body image
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Mark names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Hypnotherapy can help people access focused relaxation and guided imagery to change habits and manage anxiety or cravings. In brief sessions it may be used alongside other techniques to encourage new responses to stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and obsessive thinking by teaching practical coping skills and behavior changes.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting therapeutic relationship. It helps people clarify goals, increase self-awareness, and make choices that match their values.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide what fits a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust methods as progress is made.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for guided exercises and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging offer quick access for brief coaching, homework check-ins, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options support flexibility while keeping the clinical focus on skill building and steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mark commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self-esteem, and related challenges like ADHD and panic attacks.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are practical and person-centered. He listens, helps set clear goals, and uses exercises you can try between sessions.

What experience does he bring?

He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and has seven years as a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working in independent practice settings.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and practices from California.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats does he use?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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?

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