Sometimes life is hard. "Things fall apart, the center cannot hold," the poet tells us. But we do not have to go it alone.
My primary role is to come alongside you as you journey in the way of wellness. I really believe in the strength that is in you. And I believe that we can work together to leverage it toward your goals. I believe that you are unique and will relate to you accordingly.
I have been practicing counseling for 16 years in a variety of capacities and settings. My approach is collaborative, eclectic, and solution-focused. My style is calm and conversational. I utilize a variety of interventions, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation.
I work with people with a wide range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, and mood disturbances. I also have a strong interest in spiritual issues, and am happy to work with people of faith, or people struggling with faith-related issues.
I earned a Bachelor's degree in Social Work in 2004 from Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, OK, and a Master's in Social Work in 2009 from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Hawaii.
I am a parent of four girls, a lifelong musician, a bread baker, gardener, lover of forests and baseball. I ride my bike when I can and sometimes do experiments in my kitchen (some of which do not end well).
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
HI LCSW LCSW-3920
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Mark is awesome!
Written on Apr 02, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I’m new to Better Help but I found the therapist Mark Licitra to be a great match for me and what I needed. He listens, is thoughtful and encouraging. Mollie Foley
Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Mark is wonderful! Kind, generous, patient, relaxed, easy-going, and very conversational. Working with him is like having a friend that understands you, sees you, and wants you to thrive. Really appreciate working with him! If you enjoy a conversational, relaxed style he is a loving, attentive, present, and generous presence in your life that is helpful, wise, and kind.
Written on Jan 28, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mark has a very low key style of helping you work through the most challenging situations . He genuinely cares and has the experience necessary to help guide you to the resources best suited for your situation.
Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Great to work with. Very good listener. Makes me feel very comfortable. I can put my confidence in him.
Written on Jun 05, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Mark is easy to talk with, empathetic and insightful. Mark’s guidance has been very helpful for me.
Written on Jan 03, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, and career difficulties