Mark Shokair , LMFT

Mark Shokair is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California. He holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology from California State University East Bay, and he brings a broad clinical background from work with children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families.

In private practice he supports people facing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger management concerns, workplace stress, and relationship difficulties. He approaches each person as an individual, adapting techniques to fit specific goals - whether the focus is changing unhelpful thought patterns or simply improving how someone feels day to day.

To help clients make progress he draws on a range of methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Behavior Therapy, trauma-focused interventions, and insight-oriented techniques. That mix allows him to offer practical tools as well as deeper exploration when needed, so clients can address symptoms, understand patterns, and work toward lasting shifts.

Mark emphasizes collaboration in the therapeutic process and works with each person to identify steps that move their life forward. He looks forward to speaking with those seeking support and direction.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and supports the client’s own discovery of solutions and personal strengths, which can help with relationship issues, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It offers practical, skills-based strategies for managing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and stress, and often includes exercises that can be practiced between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings. These practices can reduce reactivity to stress, support emotional regulation, and complement other approaches when working with trauma, mood concerns, or anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may blend techniques over time to find the best path forward.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, continue care across locations, and maintain consistent contact with licensed professionals and therapists when needed.