Mark Licitra , LCSW, LICSW

Mark Licitra brings a steady, conversational presence to therapy, meeting people where they are as they work toward greater well-being. He approaches each person as unique, collaborating to identify strengths and practical steps that support meaningful change. With 16 years of clinical practice across multiple settings, his style blends calm empathy with solution-focused interventions tailored to individual goals.

His clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation, used flexibly to address depression, anxiety, mood disturbances, grief, addictions, relationship struggles, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem issues. He also welcomes conversations about spiritual questions and faith-related struggles when those concerns arise in therapy.

Mark earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Oral Roberts University in 2004 and a Master of Social Work from Temple University in 2009. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials - LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and is licensed to practice in Hawaii and Washington. Outside of his professional life he is a parent of four daughters, a lifelong musician, an avid bread baker and gardener, a forest lover and baseball fan, and someone who enjoys biking and the occasional kitchen experiment.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, invites people to clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present. It is often helpful for chronic stress, anxiety, and situations where clients want to reconnect with what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to shift patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and mood difficulties. It emphasizes concrete strategies and experiments to produce measurable change.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills that can reduce intense emotional reactivity and improve relationships. These approaches are used flexibly to match each person’s needs and goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist works with each person to determine which methods fit their situation, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with a licensed professional offers practical flexibility: clients can meet by video, speak by phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging when that format better fits their life. This makes it easier to attend sessions around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care and access to consistent therapeutic support.