At a glance
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 51108
- NPI
- 1467636019
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational focus
- Practical CBT tools
- Client-centered care
About Mark
Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and relationship concerns. He works with parents, people coping with life changes, and those facing grief, anger, or self-esteem challenges. His approach aims to make progress feel manageable and realistic for everyday life.
Mark brings seven years of post-licensure clinical experience and a longer history working in mental health settings. He adapts sessions to the person in front of him, so therapy focuses on what the client wants to change and how they want to feel. Sessions are grounded in clear, practical strategies rather than abstract theory.
He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build momentum at a pace that fits them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when thinking patterns and behaviors are getting in the way, with steps to test new habits and responses. Client-Centered Therapy shapes sessions around the client’s perspective and priorities, so the conversation stays relevant to their life.
Mark also integrates existential ideas when people are wrestling with meaning, and he offers hypnotherapy where appropriate for habit change and focused work on specific symptoms. He communicates in plain language and lays out practical next steps during sessions.
People wanting to begin are guided through a short matching questionnaire and scheduling process. International clients may be accepted; prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons to change. Online sessions can use brief structured conversations to build motivation and plan next steps, which works well for issues like addiction, habit change, and ambivalence about life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In remote sessions, CBT tools like activity scheduling, thought records, and behavioral experiments can be taught and reviewed over time to reduce anxiety, panic, and mood symptoms.
Client-Centered Therapy keeps the session focused on the client’s priorities and pace. That approach translates to online work by letting the client set the agenda and guiding each session around what feels most urgent to them.
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 adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients and therapist decide together what to try and when to change course.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other obligations. It can also let someone choose shorter or longer sessions depending on what works best for their week. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingADHDAdditional focus areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does this therapist address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and related challenges.
How does he approach therapy?
Therapy is practical and tailored to each person. He uses Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered methods to set goals and try new ways of coping.
What kind of experience does he have?
He holds the LMFT credential and has seven years of post-licensure clinical experience working in mental health settings and private practice.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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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