- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-informed work
About Mark
Mark Mikyska is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience. He works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship concerns. Sessions address practical issues people bring from work and home and focus on skills that can make day-to-day life easier.
He uses a mix of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused work. That combination lets him help people notice unhelpful thinking, learn breathing and attention skills, and look at patterns that repeat in relationships. He also draws on existential ideas to talk about meaning and direction when life feels stuck.
Mark has a background as a crisis worker in the Chicago area and has supported people dealing with emotional abuse, veteran-related issues, and major life stress. He leans toward interactive sessions where people practice small changes and reflect on what helps. Sessions often include skill practice between meetings so new habits can form.
People who come for anger-related concerns can expect direct, practical strategies alongside exploration of what fuels their reactions. He helps with control issues, communication breakdowns, and resentment that builds over time. Work may include learning grounding tools, checking automatic thoughts, and trying new responses in everyday situations.
Mark conducts therapy in English and practices in Illinois. He asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire to begin scheduling a first session and to confirm the session format that will be used.
Approaches used in remote sessions and how they help
Mark commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT is practical and works well for anger, anxiety, and sleep problems by building specific coping steps.He also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to teach attention and breathing skills. Those exercises help reduce reactivity and improve focus in stressful moments. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to shape emotional responses; it involves careful, paced work to reduce the hold of painful memories.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel in real life, and adjusting the plan together.
The profile does not specify which remote session formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a longer visit is hard to arrange. Therapists can also plan exercises people can practice between sessions to reinforce what was learned.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, relationship issues, parenting concerns, addictions, and related topics listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are interactive and practical, combining CBT, mindfulness, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma-focused methods to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker, including practice in the Chicago area.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an Illinois LCPC and sees clients who are located in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
How do I begin work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.