Mark Sikora, LICSW
Washington LICSW focusing on complex mental health needs
- 40 years experience
- Strengths based care
- Teletherapy available
About Mark Sikora
Mark Sikora is a licensed clinician in Washington with 40 years of professional experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. He has worked extensively with depression, anxiety and panic, as well as with bipolar and psychotic mental health conditions, and brings practical experience in critical incident street management. He also maintains an informed, flexible approach to grieving, recognizing how loss can shift and evolve over time.
Mark practices from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert in their own story while offering clinical guidance to expand awareness and coping options. He emphasizes the importance of courage in seeking change and frames the therapeutic process as a partnership that builds on existing resources to address what is getting in the way of a more satisfying life. Mark holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and draws on decades of clinical work to support clients as they navigate recovery, adjustment, and personal growth.
Those who seek his care can expect an approach that honors individual experience, combines pragmatic strategies with empathy, and focuses on actionable steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
Mark practices from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert in their own story while offering clinical guidance to expand awareness and coping options. He emphasizes the importance of courage in seeking change and frames the therapeutic process as a partnership that builds on existing resources to address what is getting in the way of a more satisfying life. Mark holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and draws on decades of clinical work to support clients as they navigate recovery, adjustment, and personal growth.
Those who seek his care can expect an approach that honors individual experience, combines pragmatic strategies with empathy, and focuses on actionable steps toward greater wellbeing and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Mark Sikora have?
Mark Sikora has 40 years of professional experience.
Is Mark Sikora a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds the credential LICSW. License details: WA LICSW LW 00004500.
In which languages does Mark Sikora provide therapy?
Mark Sikora provides therapy in English.
Where is Mark Sikora located?
He is located in Washington.
How can I work with Mark Sikora as my therapist?
You can work with Mark Sikora through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Mark Sikora work with international clients?
Mark Sikora does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mark Sikora cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Mark Sikora
Mark Sikora integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a client-centered stance to address a range of concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and supports action that aligns with personal values - useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for mood, panic, and stress-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for each person's perspective, creating a supportive setting for exploring identity, relationships, and grief.
Finding the right fit is part of the work; Mark collaborates with clients to determine which approaches best match their goals, needs, and preferences, adapting methods as progress and circumstances evolve. This collaborative process helps tailor care in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit therapy into daily life. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or other convenient locations and to maintain continuity of care when schedules or commitments change. Licensed professionals can use these formats to deliver evidence-informed therapies while working with clients toward clearer steps and improved coping.