Mark Sikora, LICSW
Therapist in Washington
Mark Sikora is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and life transitions.
- License LW 00004500 · Washington Expires May 2026
- NPI 1518017904 · national registry
- Experience and languages 40+ years in practice English
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About Mark
Mark Sikora is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, and life transitions. He works with people on intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, parenting challenges, ADHD, and career questions. He brings steady experience and a calm presence to each conversation.
He sees therapy as a collaborative process that begins with listening. He treats clients as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice strengths they already have.
Background and approach
That practical focus is meant to turn hard moments into manageable steps. Over a long career in Washington, he has supported people through trauma, abuse, bipolar mood concerns, and chronic illness. He also addresses specific issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, blended family stress, and caregiver burnout.
He describes grief as fluid and pays attention to how it changes over time. Mark uses several therapeutic approaches to match different needs. He draws on the Gottman Method for relationship dynamics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.
He also applies client-centered and dialectical behavior techniques when they fit a client's style. His practice includes telephone, video, chat, and messaging sessions, which can make it easier to keep therapy consistent around busy schedules. He encourages people to take a first step and says seeking help is an act of courage.
Credentials
- LICSW (Washington)
- License LW 00004500 · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1518017904 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Visually impaired
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Mark names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Mark names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches work online
Mark draws on the Gottman Method to look at relationship patterns and communication, helping people notice interaction habits and practice different ways of connecting. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify values and take committed action in the face of difficult thoughts or feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that feed anxiety or depression.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers no video. Live chat and messaging work well for short check-ins, skill practice, or when written reflection feels more helpful. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules and to maintain steady momentum between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life changes. He also works on parenting stress, intimacy issues, ADHD, and career concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens first, then uses tools from Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, DBT, and client-centered work as appropriate.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings four decades of professional experience supporting people through mood disorders, trauma, grief, and chronic illness. That background informs a steady, experienced approach to care.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Washington.
Which languages are offered and can he see clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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