Key details
- CredentialsLCPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180008022
- NPI1689323081
- Experience18 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIllinois
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-informed work
About Mark
Mark Mikyska is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker. He sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship problems, anger, and related concerns.
Mark draws on several complementary approaches in sessions. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. He brings mindfulness practices to help slow down strong reactions and notice patterns in the moment. He also works with psychodynamic and trauma-focused ideas to look at deeper emotional patterns that repeat over time.
Sessions are interactive and direct. Conversations cover what is happening now and what keeps problems alive. Practical strategies and short exercises are offered between meetings when useful. The work balances immediate coping tools with talking about long-standing emotional themes.
People who come because they snap at loved ones, feel persistent resentment, or struggle with anger that affects work often focus on recognizing triggers and changing responses. Other common themes include sleep problems, grief, parenting strain, and career stress. Mark also has experience supporting people facing caregiver stress and first responder issues.
He aims to help clients build skills to manage strong feelings and move toward ordinary daily functioning. If someone wants to begin, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online sessions can use homework, brief between-session experiments, and structured skill practice to address anger, anxiety, and mood issues.Mindfulness therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques can be practiced during or after a session and help people notice triggers before they escalate.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match the person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands rather than imposing a single way of working.
Confirm the available session formats before scheduling, since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows for exercises and homework to be reviewed together during the session so strategies can be adjusted in real time.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship issues, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
His approach is interactive and direct. He blends practical skills work with deeper exploration of emotional patterns.
How much experience does he have?
Mark has 18 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker in the Chicago area.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and he practices from Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used for therapy sessions.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.