About me

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, mood disturbances, and traumatic experiences. 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).

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
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

Years of Experience: 12

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

HI LCSW LCSW-3920

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Licitra. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Regain might be different.

Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Mark for 1 year on issues concerning relationship

Mark is extremely well-read and “real.” I am an MD and I learn something new and useful from him every session.

Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mark empathized with me and listened and gave pointers which was very helpful. He made it easy to converse and open up.

Written on Aug 04, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Very easy to talk to. Love our sessions together.

Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mark is a very insightful and patient counselor. We are using him for couples counseling and he has helped us through various points of conflict. He is kind and warm—everyone would benefit from seeing him.

Written on Sep 07, 2018 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mark is patient, insightful and understanding...Everything a counselor should be.

Written on Nov 23, 2017 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I think Mark is a good counselor. He listens and has good advice.

Written on Oct 12, 2017 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Mark helped me and my marriage tremendously in recovering from over 30 year's of alcoholism. Mahalo, Mark!

Written on Sep 02, 2017 after therapy with Mark for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Mark is the best.

Work with me!