Mark Shokair, LMFT

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and intimacy-related issues. He also supports people dealing with addiction, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, and career or self-esteem struggles. Mark brings seven years of experience as an LMFT to his work and communicates in plain, direct language to make starting therapy easier.

He meets people where they are and adapts his style to fit each person’s goals. Sessions focus on practical steps such as changing unhelpful thoughts, building healthier habits, and improving communication. He uses techniques from client-centered therapy to keep discussions focused on the person's priorities and from cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and shift patterns that cause pain.

Mark also draws on existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels confusing or stuck. Mindfulness and hypnotherapy tools appear when they fit a person’s needs, for calming, focus, or shifting perspective. He aims for straightforward, usable strategies rather than jargon.

In sessions, expect a collaborative tone where the therapist listens, asks questions, and offers exercises to try between meetings. He has worked with many different concerns and levels of difficulty and applies that breadth to practical problem solving. People who want clear steps and respectful conversation often find this approach helpful.

To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Approaches you can try in online sessions

Client-centered work keeps the focus on what matters to the person. The therapist listens carefully and helps people name goals, make decisions, and steer sessions toward their priorities. This approach supports issues like relationship problems, parenting stress, and self-esteem concerns.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people spot the thoughts and behaviors that keep difficult feelings going. It uses simple exercises to test unhelpful beliefs, practice new responses, and reduce anxiety or depression symptoms. CBT is often used for panic attacks, OCD patterns, and mood disorders.

Mindfulness techniques teach attention skills for calming and clearer thinking. These methods can help with stress, trauma responses, and managing cravings or intense emotion. Hypnotherapy may be offered as an additional tool for focus and habit change when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what works best for the individual. Expect gentle experimentation and clear explanations about why a method is being tried.

Confirm available session formats before booking because they are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so therapy fits around work or family responsibilities.