Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW

Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW, brings a grounded and collaborative approach to counseling, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, addictions, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem concerns. He frames therapy as a partnership that builds on each person’s existing strengths and goals, offering calm, conversational guidance and practical strategies to move forward.

With 16 years of clinical experience across varied settings, he uses an eclectic, solution-focused toolkit that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Behavioral Activation. His style emphasizes collaboration and adaptability, tailoring interventions to what a person needs in the moment while maintaining clear focus on measurable progress.

Mark earned a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Oral Roberts University in 2004 and a Master’s in Social Work from Temple University in 2009. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Hawaii. He also welcomes conversations that touch on spiritual concerns and faith-related struggles when those topics matter to a client.

Outside of his professional life he is a parent of four daughters, a lifelong musician, a bread baker and gardener who loves forests and baseball. He cycles when possible and experiments in the kitchen, bringing a practical, human touch to his therapeutic work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches Delivered Online

Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people in clarifying their values and learning practical ways to accept difficult thoughts or feelings while committing to meaningful actions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps individuals find their own solutions and sense of direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Mark works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and he adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Mark is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists in ways that suit an individual’s daily life.