Mark Shokair

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, and life changes. He also supports people facing addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem concerns, career stress, and ADHD-related issues.

Mark draws on a mix of practical approaches to match each person's needs. He uses mindfulness practices to help calm racing thoughts and teach present-moment skills. He also works from client-centered and cognitive behavioral perspectives to identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.

He has seven years of clinical experience as an LMFT and has worked in private practice settings. That background shapes a direct, collaborative style where the person’s goals guide the work. Sessions focus on clear steps a person can use between meetings.

Mark pays attention to how everyday routines affect mood and relationships. He offers tools for managing panic, obsessive thoughts, and grief, and he helps people rebuild connection after difficult events. Hypnotherapy and existential ideas may also appear when they fit a person’s goals.

People can expect conversations that mix skill building with reflective listening. The aim is to make change feel manageable, not overwhelming, and to find practical ways to move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity. It can help with anxiety, stress, and managing painful memories by teaching short exercises people can use between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client’s pace so goals are set together and change feels manageable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete steps to change them. It is often used for panic, obsessive thoughts, low mood, and anger by practicing new skills in day-to-day life.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences, and may adapt techniques as work progresses.

Because session formats are not specified in the original biography, confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, require less travel, and allow skill practice in familiar routines. They also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what works best for their schedule.