- Life purpose and direction
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction support
About Kenneth
Kenneth Markovic is an Illinois LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. He also addresses related issues such as abandonment, attachment problems, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and family conflict.
Before moving into private practice Kenneth's work included case management, clinical therapy, and school social work. He spent time supporting youth in Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts, helping them manage pressure, distraction, and fast-paced days. That background informs his practical approach with adults.
Kenneth uses several approaches in sessions. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at relationship patterns. He uses client-centered work to follow what matters most to the person in the room. He also applies cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior tools to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.
In sessions he treats each person as the expert on their own story. He helps people identify strengths and small steps they can try between meetings. He has experience supporting people who left toxic groups, including cults and gangs, and has worked with Hispanic and Black communities as well as LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Sessions are offered in English and conducted from his Illinois practice. People who are unsure what comes next often find him practical and direct about options. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past and current relationship patterns affect feelings and behavior. Online sessions can be used to identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's perspective and priorities, with the therapist following what the client brings to sessions and validating their experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce stress and anxiety.Kenneth treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss various methods and adapt the work based on a client's needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.
Confirm the session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer phone or video for more direct interaction, while others use shorter sessions to manage stress between obligations. Check the scheduling page to see the exact options offered and pick what fits your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
Kenneth works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues. He also addresses attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and family problems.
How would he describe his approach in sessions?
He uses attachment-based, client-centered, CBT, DBT, and existential ideas. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, practical skills, and what matters to the person in front of him.
What is his professional background?
He has 14 years of experience including case management, clinical therapy, and school social work. He has worked with youth in Chicago area schools and with people recovering from toxic groups.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Illinois LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people located within the therapist's permitted jurisdiction.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as specific formats are not listed here. The site matching tool will show the formats offered when scheduling.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing appears during the sign-up and scheduling process.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.