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Mark Licitra

Mark Licitra

LCSW, LICSW

Hawaii

Therapist focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, LICSW
License
LCSW, Hawaii / LCSW-3920; LICSW, Washington / LW61618529
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Hawaii

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    • Calm conversational style
    • Collaborative goal setting
    • Strengths based approach

    About Mark

    Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, career challenges, relationship strain, and bipolar mood concerns. He approaches therapy with a calm, conversational style and aims to walk alongside clients as they work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning. He believes people have strengths to build on and treats each person as an individual.

    Mark has practiced counseling for 16 years in a range of settings. He trained in social work, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2004 and a Master of Social Work in 2009. He holds licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hawaii. His background includes work with mood and anxiety concerns and with people who bring spiritual questions into therapy.

    His approach is collaborative, practical, and solution-focused. Sessions tend to be conversational, with the therapist and client deciding together which tools to try. He draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and behavioral activation to address everyday problems.

    In session, Mark helps people set small, doable steps toward change. He emphasizes noticing values, developing coping skills, and building routines that support wellbeing. Parents reading this will find straightforward language and a focus on practical next steps rather than technical jargon.

    Outside of clinical work, he is a parent of four girls and enjoys music, baking, gardening, biking, and spending time in forests and at baseball games.

  2. How Mark’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people find their own reasons to change. It uses questions and reflections to build motivation and resolve ambivalence around behaviors like substance use or sticking to new routines.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and struggles with motivation.

    Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. This approach helps people feel heard while they sort through what they want to change.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and adjust based on needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions often focus on figuring out which tools fit best and setting simple, achievable actions.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days or to maintain continuity when travel or schedules change. Online work can make it simpler to check in between appointments, try short focused sessions, or schedule meetings during a lunch break, depending on what formats are offered. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like Motivational Interviewing and ACT to an online setting to keep the process active and goal-oriented.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Hawaii, Washington

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist help with?

    Mark works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, anger, career issues, relationship strain, and bipolar mood concerns.

    How would you describe the therapy style?

    The style is calm, conversational, and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and using the client’s strengths to reach goals.

    What is his clinical experience?

    He has 16 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings and has worked with mood and anxiety concerns and faith-related issues.

    What credentials and location information are listed?

    He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Hawaii as a licensed clinical social worker.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Are international clients accepted?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does cost and subscription work?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What are the steps to begin working together?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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