Mark Sikora

Mark Sikora is a Washington-based therapist who helps people handle relationship stress, grief, anxiety, and major life changes. He offers steady, respectful support for those coping with depression, trauma, addictive behaviors, and questions about intimacy or self-worth. Mark presents himself as a guide while people make changes that matter to them.

He uses straightforward, skills-focused work in sessions. That means talking through what is happening now, practicing coping strategies, and clarifying values and goals. He works with common concerns such as sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related challenges.

Mark brings long experience to his practice, drawing on four decades of professional work in Washington. His background includes work with mood disorders like bipolar conditions and severe anxiety, as well as helping people after critical incidents. He pays attention to how grief shifts over time and to layered or co-occurring issues that complicate recovery.

Therapy sessions emphasize collaboration. He centers the client's perspective and strengths, and he helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. The approach combines practical tools from cognitive and behavioral methods with client-centered listening, mindfulness, and skills for managing intense emotions.

People can expect a calm, direct style focused on usable strategies and clearer choices. Mark aims to help people move from coping to living in ways that match their values and long-term goals.

How his approaches shape online work

Mark uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice values, accept difficult thoughts, and take small steps toward a life they care about. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter.

He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes. CBT can help with panic, mood symptoms, sleep problems, and coping skills for everyday stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit their needs. That collaborative process helps shape the plan for sessions and the tools used.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use mindfulness or behavior experiments between meetings so therapeutic work can extend into daily life.