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Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW
Hawaii
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Depression
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About Mark
Mark Licitra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, LICSW) practicing in Hawaii with 16 years of counseling experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, career questions, and bipolar mood challenges. He writes plainly and speaks directly about practical steps that can reduce distress.
His sessions are collaborative and conversational. He uses clear tools and short experiments rather than lengthy theory. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the approaches he uses to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new responses. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when they fit the problem.
Mark trained in social work, earning a Bachelor of Social Work from Oral Roberts University and a Master of Social Work from Temple University. He holds LCSW licensure in Hawaii. His background includes community and clinical settings across many years of practice.
In session he focuses on identifying patterns that keep problems going and on building small, practical skills. That may mean tracking thoughts, practicing specific behavioral experiments, or learning emotion regulation exercises. He pays attention to spiritual questions when those matter to the person he is working with.
Outside of work he is a parent of four, a musician, and a bread baker who gardens and cycles when time allows. Those interests inform a down-to-earth approach to conversations about life and coping.
How his approaches are used in online sessions
Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns and test small behavioral changes that reduce distress. CBT looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives simple skills to try between sessions.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings are present. Client-Centered Therapy informs his conversational, person-focused stance and keeps the session paced by the client's concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit best based on goals and what feels practical. That means trying concrete tools, reviewing what helped, and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when time is limited. Many people find that practicing skills between meetings and then reviewing them in an online session fits ordinary routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship strain, anger, career concerns, and bipolar mood challenges.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is calm and conversational. He takes a collaborative, solution-focused approach and uses short practical exercises in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has been practicing counseling for 16 years in a variety of settings and roles.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with credential listings HI LCSW and WA LICSW, and he practices in Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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