Practitioner record · Checked 9 Oct 2026

Mark Isajiw has been in practice 30 years and is licensed in Washington. Mark lists stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse among 15 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.

Everything below is either quoted from Mark's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.

30years in practice
15subjects listed

01 · Who Mark works with

Mark works with stress, Anxiety, relationship issues and trauma and abuse

Mark lists 5 specialisms and 10 further focus areas. Specialisms are the subjects Mark chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

Specialisms
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced with
  • Communication problems
  • Divorce and separation
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Life purpose
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Self-love
  • Social anxiety and phobia

02 · In Mark's own words

What Mark says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Washington with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients address challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and self-esteem development.

I offer compassionate, nuanced support for those experiencing communication difficulties, social anxiety, isolation, life transitions, and emotional healing. My approach centers on understanding each person's unique journey, creating a supportive environment where individuals can explore their experiences, process challenging emotions, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth.

My therapeutic work emphasizes holistic healing, helping clients work through difficult experiences such as divorce, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and feelings of guilt or shame. I'm committed to walking alongside my clients, offering guidance that respects their individual strengths and supports their path toward emotional wellness and personal transformation.

Mark Isajiw, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Mark practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Mark's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

  1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

    BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Mark at this point.

  2. Naming Mark specifically

    BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Mark is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Mark.

  3. If the caseload is full

    You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

  4. The first conversation

    A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

  5. If the fit is wrong

    Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

04 · Before you commit

3 questions worth asking Mark

Built from what Mark actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Mark's - Mark has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

  • “How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”

    Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.

  • “With 30 years in, what has changed most in how you work?”

    Long experience is only an advantage if it has been examined. This tends to surface whether it has.

  • “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

    On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

05 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential
LICSW
Licensed in
Washington
Licence
WA LICSW LW00004144
Licence number
LW00004144
Licence expires
31 Jul 2027
NPI
1437140092
Years in practice
30
Gender
Male
Languages
English
International clients
Not accepted
Listed since
15 May 2026

06 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Mark's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Mark. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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