I am an individual /group therapist licensed in Illinois with over 17 years of experience working as a therapist and crisis worker in the Chicago area. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family issues and veteran issues. I also helped many people who have experience trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity and empowering my clients to become their own therapist. My approach combines mindfulness therapy, psychodynamic therapy, trauma focused therapy, existential therapy and internal family systems.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
IL LCPC 180008022
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Mikyska. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I had a great time working with Mark. He has a warm character and made me feel listened to. Finally, he provided me with valuable insights and advice.
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Good!
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Mark for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Awesome to work with
Written on Dec 24, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 7 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Attentive to detail, constructive, open minded. Overall great experience with Mark so far
Written on Aug 20, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Excellent therapist and listener. Peers to understand my worries and concerns. Is apathetic and responsive.
Written on Jul 23, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
Mark is fantastic. As a young man, addressing my mental health can be difficult due to societal and internalized stigma but he has truly helped me open up and start to find a path towards a healthy existence. 11/10 would highly recommend
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes