Carolina Anxiety and OCD Wellness

You don’t have to have everything sorted out before reaching out for help. It’s okay if you’re still unsure, overwhelmed, or not even sure how to put what you’re feeling into words. You’re not expected to arrive “ready” — you’re simply welcome to arrive as you are.

There is no rush here.
No pressure.
Just a soft place to land.

I’m Julia Markovich, LCSW — a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Carolina Anxiety & OCD Wellness. I support teens and adults who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, OCD, overthinking, or self-pressure, and are ready for relief that actually lasts.

Many of my clients come in feeling exhausted by their mind — always scanning, checking, analyzing, or bracing for something to go wrong. My role is to help you gently loosen those patterns so you can feel more grounded, more present, and more connected to the life you want to live.

My therapy style is warm, collaborative, and structured in a way that still feels caring and human. I use evidence-based methods like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches — delivered at a pace that feels safe, not overwhelming.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — North Carolina
   
• Founder, Carolina Anxiety & OCD Wellness
   
• Certificate: Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) — International OCD Foundation
   
• Certificate: Advanced Training in OCD & Anxiety Disorders — McLean Hospital (Harvard Medical School)
   
• Postgraduate Training in ERP, ACT, and Mindfulness-Based Interventions
   
• Trauma-Informed & Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
   

I chose to specialize in OCD and anxiety because so many people go far too long feeling misunderstood — even in therapy — before finally finding care that fits what they’re actually experiencing. I’ve seen how painful it is when someone is struggling internally, but feels like they have to manage it silently or “muscle through” it on their own.

What I love most about this work is watching people realize they were never “broken” — they just needed the right approach and someone who sees the person behind the symptoms.

To me, therapy is not about fixing you — it’s about supporting you as you reclaim trust in yourself, step by step, at a pace that feels safe.