Mark Sikora, LICSW

Mark Sikora is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Washington with 40 years of professional experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. He also assists people facing relationship strain, addiction issues, sleep and eating problems, and major life changes.

Mark approaches therapy from the view that each person knows their own story best. He helps people notice strengths they already have and use those strengths toward clearer choices. Sessions focus on practical steps and talking through what is happening now, not on labels or blame.

He integrates evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered listening. That means sessions may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, learning skills to manage intense feelings, and clarifying values that guide decisions. Mindfulness and DBT skills are also part of his toolbox when emotional regulation is a concern.

Mark has long experience with trauma, bipolar and severe mood disturbances, and critical incident responses, and he pays attention to how grief can change over time. He also works with issues tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. He frames these topics in everyday terms so people can act on what they learn between sessions.

People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation and collaborative planning. The first steps are a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session to see how the approach fits the person's current needs.

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