- Anxiety disorders
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Meditation practices
About Robert
Robert Markovic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 35 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns such as panic attacks, control issues, and feelings of guilt and shame. He draws on many years in private practice to guide conversations that are direct and practical.
Markovic frames therapy as a place to talk through specific worries and recurring fears. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas to break problems into manageable parts and to practice different ways of responding. Sessions often include clear steps you can try between meetings to test new approaches in everyday life.
He also brings a long personal practice of meditation into his work. That background informs breathing, attention, and grounding techniques he may suggest to reduce intense moments of panic or overwhelming shame. These practices are presented as skills people can use on their own when needed.
His style emphasizes straightforward discussion about what is happening and what can be changed. He describes CBT as short-term and solution-oriented when appropriate, while also supporting deeper conversations about life purpose, forgiveness, and self-love.
People who come to him often want help learning how to manage panic, reduce social anxiety, or make peace with past choices. He helps individuals weigh options, try new behaviors, and build habits that support steadier mood and clearer decision making.
Therapeutic approaches and how online work looks
Robert Markovic often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and panic. It tends to focus on short-term, practical steps that can be practiced between meetings.He also integrates meditation-based techniques from his long personal practice. These methods include breathing, attention training, and simple grounding exercises that help manage intense emotional reactions like panic or overwhelming shame.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then collaborate with the client to choose which techniques to prioritize. That conversation guides whether the focus is on short-term CBT work, skill-building from meditation, or a mix of both.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day and allow more consistent contact without commuting. They also support shorter check-ins, guided exercises at home, or longer scheduled sessions depending on what the client and therapist agree will help most.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he often address?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, and also focuses on panic, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
How does he approach guilt and shame in sessions?
He uses practical conversation and behavioral steps to unpack guilt and shame, alongside mindfulness and breathing practices drawn from his meditation experience.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of experience in private practice, primarily working with the spectrum of anxiety disorders.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential in California and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and what is the cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.