Mark Sikora

Mark Sikora is a licensed clinical social worker with long experience helping people who feel overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, panic, grief, or big life changes. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that can make daily life easier. He encourages clients to use their own strengths while exploring new ways to respond to old patterns.

With four decades in practice, Mark draws on several approaches to tailor work to each person. He uses mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. He blends acceptance and commitment ideas and client-centered care to clarify values and set small, doable goals.

He has worked with people facing complex mood concerns including bipolar experience and symptoms that can feel psychotic, as well as those managing critical incidents. Mark also supports people dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship strain, caregiver stress, and grief. He pays attention to how grief can shift and change over time.

Sessions aim to identify concrete steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations often include skills practice, values-based choices, and checking what actually helps in daily life. Mark emphasizes collaboration and plain talk rather than jargon.

People who choose him usually want steady, practical guidance and a therapist who listens closely. He asks questions, reflects what he hears, and helps set small goals so progress can be noticed week to week.

How these approaches translate to online work

Mark uses Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice thoughts and sensations without reacting immediately; this can reduce overwhelm and improve moment-to-moment choices. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify what matters to someone and turn values into small, practical steps. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for the person to be heard and for the therapist to reflect back what matters most.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Mark treats that as a collaborative process where goals, personal preferences, and what actually helps guide decisions. He checks in regularly and adjusts methods based on what a person finds useful.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking because the profile did not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people practice mindfulness and behavioral experiments in the settings where they spend their day, then review what did or did not help with a licensed professional.