Julia Markovich, LCSW, is extensively trained and primarily specializes in treating OCD and anxiety disorders (90% of her caseload meets diagnostic criteria for OCD). She’s completed intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), which is the gold standard for OCD treatment, through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute. She’s also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) both through the same institute and McLean Hospital, which is affiliated with Harvard Medical School.
In addition to that, she’s been trained in Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for things like skin picking and hair pulling, and she’s completed specialized coursework in identifying and treating different OCD subtypes through NOCD Academy. Julia is also trained in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT)—a less common but evidence-supported approach developed by Dr. Kieron O’Connor and Dr. Frederick Aardema. I-CBT targets the reasoning errors and inferential confusion that often maintain OCD symptoms, especially in cases involving mental rituals or more abstract fears. Julia also specializes in treating secondary diagnoses commonly co-occurring with OCD and anxiety disorders, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, sexual and gender identity concerns, trauma, and attachment or relationship issues.
She integrates holistic approaches, Sensorimotor Therapy, and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and incorporates DBT skills work to support individuals navigating complex intersections of identity, experience, and connection. She’s certified in The Daring Way method (developed by Brené Brown), an approach that explores topics such as shame, vulnerability, and perfectionism. Through this work, Julia has developed a deep passion for helping others embrace their own uniqueness and live more wholeheartedly. She has also completed training in cultural and ethical sensitivity through the National Association of Social Workers. All of this builds on her MSW from NC State University and her license as a clinical social worker in North Carolina, where she graduated with honors.
