Mark Isajiw, LICSW

Mark Isajiw is a Washington-based licensed therapist with 30 years of clinical experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As an LICSW - a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - he specializes in addressing depression, anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem concerns, offering steady guidance shaped by decades of practice.

He provides attentive, nuanced support for those coping with communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, and major life transitions. His work blends careful listening with practical strategies so individuals can explore their experiences, process painful emotions, and build tools that fit their daily lives.

Mark approaches healing holistically, helping clients navigate issues such as divorce and separation, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose and self-love. He adapts evidence-based therapeutic techniques to each person’s strengths and goals, partnering with clients to restore connection, foster resilience, and pursue meaningful personal growth.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Mark Isajiw works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on symptom management and emotional processing. One common element of his work is skill-building to reduce anxiety and manage symptoms of depression - practical tools that help with day-to-day functioning and emotional regulation. He also guides clients through trauma-informed work aimed at processing difficult memories and reducing the ongoing impact of past abuse or post-traumatic stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Mark partners with each person to determine which techniques align with their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the focus over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, stay connected during life transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to travel.