- Mindfulness based
- Trauma informed
- Goal focused
About Mark
Mark Mikyska is an Illinois licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with 18 years of experience. He offers a direct, warm style that helps people take practical steps when life feels overwhelming. He meets people where they are and focuses on building skills they can use outside sessions.
Mark blends mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused approaches to address immediate stress and longer-term patterns. He works with people coping with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and trauma and abuse. He also helps those facing relationship concerns, parenting stress, sleep problems, and career strain.
Many clients seek help for more specific issues such as compassion fatigue, first responder stress, ADHD, or coping after natural or human-caused disasters. He listens for what matters most and then helps set clear, doable goals. Sessions aim to reduce distress now while also looking at what keeps problems repeating.
Mark uses talk therapy alongside mindfulness exercises and reflection about personal meaning. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practice new behaviors, and repair patterns that cause pain. The focus is on practical change and self-understanding.
He encourages clients to become their own best resource through skill-building and ongoing support. To begin, readers can use the site tools to match and schedule a first appointment.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Mark frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing traumatic experiences safely and building coping skills to manage distress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That process often starts by checking what feels most useful and adjusting over time based on progress.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people stay consistent with care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, sleep issues, and many related matters.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is warm and interactive. He combines practical skill work with reflective conversation and mindfulness exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker in the Chicago area and surrounding communities.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an Illinois LCPC credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.