Licensed clinical social worker recordHawaii
Mark Licitra, LCSW, LICSW
Hawaii
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress support
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Hawaii
- LCSW, licence LCSW-3920
- Licensed in Washington
- LICSW, licence LW61618529
- NPI
- 1568821973
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Hawaii
These details come from information Mark supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and bipolar
- ACT CBT DBT methods
About Mark
Mark Licitra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Hawaii with 16 years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship strain, anger, career questions, and bipolar mood concerns. He also welcomes conversation about spiritual or faith-related struggles.
His approach is conversational and practical. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and doable steps rather than theory. He uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, motivational interviewing, and behavioral activation to help people clarify what matters and act on it.
Mark describes his work as collaborative and solution-focused. He listens for strengths and patterns, then tests small changes people can try between sessions. He aims to keep things straightforward and grounded in everyday life, so progress feels usable outside therapy.
Training and experience have included clinic and community settings over more than a decade and a half. He earned a Bachelor of Social Work in 2004 and a Master of Social Work in 2009. He holds the LICSW credential as listed and practices from Hawaii.
Outside of work he is a parent, musician, baker, gardener, and cyclist. Those everyday interests inform a down-to-earth style in sessions and a focus on practical routines that support mood and relationships.
BHow sessions work
How his methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes identifying personal values and taking committed action. Online sessions using ACT focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that align with what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses structured exercises to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT can include thought records, behavioral experiments, and activity scheduling. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can be practiced and reviewed in session and reinforced with short between-session tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That collaboration can start in the first session and be adjusted as progress is observed.
The specific session formats used by this therapist are not listed here, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, caretaking, or travel. They also allow for shorter check-ins when a brief update is what is needed, and they remove travel time so more consistent follow-through is possible. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools to online sessions so practical skills are still practiced and reviewed between meetings.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Hawaii, Washington
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship issues, anger, career concerns, and bipolar mood issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a calm, conversational, collaborative, and solution-focused style that emphasizes practical steps and small experiments between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of counseling experience in a variety of settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in Hawaii as listed.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers