(he/him)
I'm Ken Markovic, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who believes healing happens through safety, curiosity, and genuine human connection. I work collaboratively with clients to help them understand their inner world, build practical tools for regulation, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and sustainable. My approach is compassionate, integrative, and grounded in the belief that people already carry the wisdom they need - I'm here to help them access it.
In the first session, clients can expect a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where we focus on understanding what's bringing them to therapy and what they hope to get out of it I prioritize safety, listening, and pacing - there's no pressure to share more than feels comfortable. Together, we'll begin identifying goals, patterns, and practical next steps, so clients leave feeling heard, seen, supported, and oriented rather than overwhelmed.
My strengths are my ability to build genuine trust, meet you where you are, and balance compassion with practical change. I combine deep empathy with clear structure, helping clients feel emotionally safe while also gaining concrete tools they can use daily in life. clients often tell me they feel truly seen and understood, and that therapy with me helps them develop insight, regulation, and confidence in a way that feels human and sustainable.
I work best with clients who are looking to better understand themselves and grow emotionally, especially those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Many of my clients feel stuck in patterns—whether it’s overthinking, emotional overwhelm, relationship struggles, or difficulty with motivation—and want to learn how to manage their emotions in a healthier way. I also work well with individuals in recovery or those exploring their relationship with substances, as well as clients processing past experiences that continue to impact their present life. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping clients feel seen, safe, and empowered to make meaningful changes.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT regularly in practice to help clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behaviors, and develop practical coping strategies. I incorporate tools such as cognitive restructuring, behavioral activation, psychoeducation, and skills-building, while taking a flexible, collaborative approach. I often integrate CBT with mindfulness, Somatic Awareness, and compassion-focused interventions to keep the work client-centered and applicable to real life situations
Psychodynamic
I use a psychodynamic approach to help clients explore how past experiences, attachment patterns, and unconscious processes influence present-day emotions, relationships, and behaviors. I focus on increasing insight, noticing recurring themes, and working with the therapeutic relationship itself to support lasting emotional change, while remaining attuned to each client's pace and readiness.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT interventions to help clients build skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. I emphasize practical, in-the-moment tools while balancing acceptance and change to support clients in navigating intense emotions and improving daily functioning.
1 rating with written reviews
March 9, 2026
Very well-rounded and relatable. His dynamic approach to healing is something exceptional. I am really looking forward to growing out of my latent experiences by utilizing his techniques.