Kenneth Markovic
Illinois LCSW using CBT, DBT, and attachment approaches
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About
Kenneth Markovic, LCSW, is a licensed clinician in Illinois with 14 years of professional experience across case management, clinical therapy, and school social work. He works with couples, families, individuals, and groups, and has a history of supporting youth in Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts. His background includes hands-on work in school settings and community-based practice.
His clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self esteem, with additional attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and gender dysphoria. He has worked with people affected by Autism, ADHD, depression, trauma, TBI, and eating concerns, and has significant experience assisting those recovering from involvement in cults and gangs.
He has worked substantially with Hispanic and Black populations and has advocated for LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, holding that the person seeking help is the expert on their own story and can draw on personal strengths to take steps toward change. His therapeutic work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential therapy, and Mindfulness therapy.
His clinical focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self esteem, with additional attention to issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, body image, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, and gender dysphoria. He has worked with people affected by Autism, ADHD, depression, trauma, TBI, and eating concerns, and has significant experience assisting those recovering from involvement in cults and gangs.
He has worked substantially with Hispanic and Black populations and has advocated for LGBTQIA+ individuals and groups. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, holding that the person seeking help is the expert on their own story and can draw on personal strengths to take steps toward change. His therapeutic work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential therapy, and Mindfulness therapy.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 14
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149029020
- NPI Number: 1972299568
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote psychotherapy using CBT, DBT, and attachment work
Kenneth offers online sessions that integrate Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, and cognitive behavioral approaches to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem. He emphasizes collaboration; people are invited to describe their priorities and to shape the work so that it matches their values and goals.In practice he may use CBT techniques to clarify and test thinking and behavior patterns, DBT-informed skills to build emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and Attachment-Based perspectives to explore relational patterns and early bonds that influence current relationships. Mindfulness and existential ideas are available as complementary lenses to support meaning-making and present-moment awareness.
Remote sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication needs. These options are used to maintain an ongoing, cooperative therapeutic relationship and to support practical access to regular sessions.
What is Kenneth's clinical experience?
Kenneth has 14 years of professional work experience, including case management, clinical therapy, and school social work. He has worked with youth in Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts and with people affected by trauma, addiction, grief, and other challenges.
What are his credentials and license information?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Illinois. License details: IL LCSW 149029020.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English. The profile lists English as the language provided.
Where is he based?
Kenneth is based in Illinois and holds licensure to practice there.
How can people work with him remotely?
He offers remote communication options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. This profile indicates he does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with him?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Kenneth?
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