Mark Sikora, LICSW
Experienced Washington LICSW supporting healing
- Washington licensed LICSW
- Trauma and relationship focus
- Grief and addiction support
About Mark Sikora
Mark Sikora is a Washington-licensed clinician with 40 years of professional experience who brings steady, practical support to people facing a wide range of challenges. As a LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - he has worked with individuals coping with depression, anxiety and panic, bipolar and psychotic disorders, and the aftermath of critical incidents in street settings. His work reflects an informed understanding of how grief changes over time and how that process can affect daily functioning and relationships.
Mark approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and carries strengths that can be mobilized toward change. He aims to help clients recognize those strengths, build awareness of patterns that create difficulty, and take concrete steps toward improved wellbeing. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often requires courage, and he positions himself as a steady ally in that process. He offers compassionate, experienced guidance to help people navigate loss, trauma, relationship struggles, addictive behaviors, and other life transitions.
Mark approaches therapy from the belief that each person is the expert on their own story and carries strengths that can be mobilized toward change. He aims to help clients recognize those strengths, build awareness of patterns that create difficulty, and take concrete steps toward improved wellbeing. Taking the first step toward a more satisfying life often requires courage, and he positions himself as a steady ally in that process. He offers compassionate, experienced guidance to help people navigate loss, trauma, relationship struggles, addictive behaviors, and other life transitions.
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?
English.
Where is Mark Sikora located?
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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Mark draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and develop psychological flexibility - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with difficult thoughts and emotions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting the person where they are - it supports healing from trauma, grief, and relationship struggles by validating experience and building trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many practical life challenges.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Mark collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as work progresses to find what helps most effectively.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue care when in-person visits are difficult. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, steady access during life transitions, and multiple ways to communicate so that therapy can proceed in the format that feels most comfortable for the individual.