Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW

Licensed in Hawaii · 16 years in practice

Mark Licitra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of counseling experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Hawaii: LCSW-3920 · expires June 2028
LICSW, Washington: LW61618529 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1568821973 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Licitra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 16 years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addiction, relationship strain, career questions, self-esteem struggles, and bipolar mood concerns. His manner is calm and conversational and he aims to partner with clients to move toward practical goals.

He practices from a collaborative, solution-focused stance. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs. Mark listens for strengths and helps people use those strengths in everyday life.

Background and approach

He values spiritual questions and will work with people who want faith to be part of their healing. Mark uses a mix of tools from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior skills, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness. He picks methods that fit a person’s situation and keeps things straightforward and doable.

Conversations tend to be practical and oriented toward changes people can try between sessions. Education includes a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work, followed by licensure in Hawaii as an LCSW. Over his career he has worked in different settings and with many types of concerns, which informs a flexible approach today.

Outside of practice he is a parent, musician, baker, gardener, and cyclist. He brings that same down-to-earth curiosity into sessions, treating each person as an individual with their own pace and priorities.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder

Approaches Mark names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce distress and improve functioning. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own answers and move at their own pace.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together rather than imposing a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving options for different needs. Video is ideal for a fuller face-to-face conversation, phone can work when video is difficult, live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit sessions around work, family, or travel while keeping therapy consistent and practical.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mark help with?

He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship strain, career issues, self-esteem challenges, and bipolar mood concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is calm and conversational. He uses a collaborative, solution-focused approach that emphasizes practical steps and individual strengths.

What is his professional background?

He has 16 years of counseling experience and has worked in a variety of settings over his career, bringing that breadth into current practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Hawaii.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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