- Anxiety reduction techniques
- Meditation integration
- Panic and phobia work
About Robert
Robert Markovic is a California LCSW with 35 years of clinical experience. He focuses on anxiety, stress, self-esteem, and depression, and works with people facing panic attacks, phobias, and related concerns like guilt, shame, and control issues.
He has been in private practice since 1986 and speaks from long experience with anxiety and fear. He describes using practical methods to reduce symptoms and to help people feel more capable in social situations and everyday life. Sessions emphasize clear steps and manageable goals rather than open-ended exploration.
Robert integrates techniques that target thoughts and behaviors alongside practices drawn from his own meditation work. He describes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a useful, short-term, solutions-focused method for many anxiety problems. He also brings meditation practices into sessions when clients are interested in learning breath or attention techniques.
In meetings he tends to be direct and pragmatic. He helps people identify unhelpful thinking, test beliefs in small real-world steps, and build steady practice habits. He also addresses deeper feelings such as guilt, shame, and difficulty forgiving oneself when those issues affect functioning.
His approach aims to be practical and straightforward. People who find social situations, public speaking, or meeting new people hard often look for help with symptoms and stepwise coping tools. Before booking, confirm session formats and any logistical questions so the first visit can focus on what matters most.
How Robert uses evidence-based work online
Robert draws on Cognitive Behavioral techniques and meditative practice when helping people with anxiety and phobias. Cognitive Behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through small, planned experiments; this can help with panic symptoms, fear of social situations, and phobic avoidance. Meditation-based practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and support steadier responses to anxiety.Finding the best approach is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss options and decide collaboratively which methods match the client's goals and preferences. That might mean a short course of solution-focused sessions using behavioral experiments, adding meditation exercises between meetings, or combining both approaches over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so practice between sessions is more likely. Licensed professionals can use these formats to keep continuity and work steadily on social anxiety, panic, and phobias without reshaping a client’s schedule around appointments.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, and depression, including panic attacks, phobias, guilt and shame, and control issues.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses practical, step-focused work that targets thoughts and behaviors and adds meditation techniques when useful.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 35 years of clinical experience and has maintained a private practice since 1986.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is a California LCSW and practices in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.