- 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 practice. He focuses on anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, and depression. He also works with control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, panic attacks, social anxiety, self-love, and life purpose concerns.
He has worked in private practice since 1986 and speaks from long experience with anxiety and panic. He uses clear, straightforward language in sessions. He describes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core part of his work and offers practical steps clients can try between meetings.
Robert also draws on a long personal practice of meditation and time spent at retreats. He shares meditation methods when they fit a person's needs and explains how those practices can be used alongside other techniques. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and on small, manageable changes clients can try.
Clients who are feeling stuck after a life change, or who want to understand repeated patterns of fear and avoidance, may find his approach useful. He outlines concrete strategies for facing panic, testing unhelpful beliefs, and reducing avoidance. Conversations are aimed at clarifying immediate next steps rather than offering quick fixes.
He asks people to consider their practical goals for therapy and works collaboratively to set priorities. People are encouraged to try short experiments between sessions and report back what worked. This helps shape ongoing sessions and keeps the work focused on real-life outcomes.
Therapeutic techniques and online delivery
Robert uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a practical, evidence-based tool. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is commonly used for anxiety, panic, and social avoidance.He also incorporates meditation practices he has developed through long personal practice and retreat experience. These practices are offered as skills for managing stress and for steadying attention during moments of high anxiety.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss what feels most useful and adapt methods to a person's goals and circumstances. That collaboration helps decide whether to emphasize CBT techniques, meditation, or a mix of both.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. Some formats also require less bandwidth or permit audio-only conversations for a quicker session. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life without changing the focus on clear, doable steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression and also focuses on panic attacks, social anxiety, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, and life purpose.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He uses practical, short-term methods and concrete steps to test beliefs and reduce avoidance. Sessions often include experiments or small tasks to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 35 years in practice and has worked in private practice since 1986, focusing primarily on anxiety and related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW in California.
Which languages are offered and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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