Kenneth Markovic, LCSW

Therapist in Illinois

Kenneth Markovic is an LCSW who uses attachment-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and low self-esteem.

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Licensed inIllinois
License149029020
NPI 1972299568
Experience14+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Kenneth

Kenneth Markovic is an LCSW who uses attachment-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, and low self-esteem. He brings 14 years of clinical work in schools, case management, and therapy to each session. Kenneth writes simply and directly with a focus on practical steps and real-life changes.

He believes people know their own stories and strengths. Sessions focus on listening first, then building on what already works for each person.

Background and approach

Kenneth emphasizes safety in relationships and looks at how early attachments shape current patterns of relating and feeling. His background includes work in Chicago Public Schools and suburban districts, where he supported youth navigating pressure, distraction, and busy environments. He has experience with recovery from toxic groups such as gangs and cults, and with substance use and addiction-related concerns.

Kenneth has worked alongside Hispanic and Black communities and has advocated for LGBTQIA+ people. He uses practical skills drawn from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical approaches to help people manage emotions and change behaviors. In sessions he talks through concrete tools for coping, communication, and self-care.

People can expect a collaborative style that balances understanding feelings with small, doable steps toward change. He practices in Illinois and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process to connect and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Credentials

LCSW (Illinois): License 149029020 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1972299568 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kenneth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Anger management
Self esteem
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Communication problems
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Young adult issues

Approaches Kenneth names

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Online support

Attachment-informed care and online therapy options

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior, helping people notice patterns in trust, closeness, and fear of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving the person space to lead while the therapist offers support and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, mood, and coping with cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kenneth will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will adjust methods over time. He aims to build a partnership where choices about techniques come from what the person finds useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use written communication if that feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy days and varied routines.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

Kenneth works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, and self-esteem challenges, along with related issues such as body image, communication problems, and family conflict.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He follows an attachment-informed, client-centered approach that blends cognitive behavioral and dialectical techniques to teach coping skills and improve relationships.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Kenneth has 14 years of professional experience that includes case management, clinical therapy, and school social work in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services to people located in that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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