- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Depression support
About Mark
Mark Saverino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 35 years of professional experience. He works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses related concerns such as isolation, life purpose, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.
Mark uses straightforward conversation to help clients clarify what feels most difficult. He listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder and suggests steps to test out between sessions. Sessions focus on simple skills, pacing, and building small experiments to reduce avoidance and increase manageable engagement with life.
In practice he adapts his approach to the person in front of him. That can mean working on emotion regulation for anger, problem-focused planning for caregiving and illness, or grief processing after a loss. He pays attention to how symptoms show up in everyday routines and relationships, then focuses on changes that fit into daily life.
Mark draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. He aims to make therapy clear and concrete with specific goals and check-ins. Over time clients work toward clearer priorities, fewer intrusive worries, and more reliable ways to handle stressful moments.
He conducts work in English and practices in California as an LCSW. Prospective clients choose an initial matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Mark uses evidence-based techniques that focus on clear, practical change. One common approach is behavioral experimentation - planning and trying small, manageable steps to reduce avoidance and test what actually works. This helps with social anxiety, avoidance, and daily routines that feel stuck.Another approach emphasizes emotion regulation and problem-solving. That means learning short skills to manage anger or overwhelming feelings and creating concrete plans for caregiving, illness management, or grief-related tasks. These techniques aim to make stressful moments easier to handle in day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review what is most pressing, try methods that match goals, and adjust based on what helps. The focus is on practical fit rather than one fixed method.
If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Sessions can be useful for fitting therapy into a busy schedule, keeping appointments during times of travel or limited mobility, or keeping a shorter check-in when time is tight. Discussing how to structure sessions happens during the first scheduling steps so plans match your needs and routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, self-esteem concerns, and depression. He also addresses related areas like isolation, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns.
What is his style of therapy?
He uses direct, practical conversation and concrete steps. Sessions emphasize skills, pacing, and small experiments to reduce avoidance and increase coping.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience as a clinician. That background includes work with a wide range of stress- and illness-related concerns.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California. Sessions are offered from his California practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and is managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided during the matching or scheduling steps.
What do I do to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.