Julia Markovich, LCSW | Credentials | Raleigh

OCD & Anxiety Specialist | Raleigh, North Carolina

Julia Markovich is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in treating Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders—with over 90% of her clients meeting the diagnostic criteria for OCD. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based practices, with intensive training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)—the gold standard for OCD treatment—through the Cognitive Behavioral Institute.

Julia brings expertise in treating a wide range of OCD subtypes, including:

• Contamination OCD
• Harm OCD
• Sexual Orientation OCD (SO-OCD)
• Relationship OCD (ROCD)
• Religious/Moral Scrupulosity
• Sensorimotor OCD
• Perfectionism-related OCD

She is also trained in complementary evidence-based approaches, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) (via the Cognitive Behavioral Institute and McLean Hospital, affiliated with Harvard Medical School)
• Habit Reversal Training (HRT) for body-focused repetitive behaviors (e.g., skin picking, hair pulling)
• Inference-Based CBT (I-CBT), a specialized model targeting reasoning errors that maintain OCD
• Subtypes-focused training through NOCD Academy

In addition to her OCD work, Julia supports clients with co-occurring concerns such as:

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Gender and sexual identity concerns
• Trauma and PTSD
• Attachment and relationship challenges

Her integrative, trauma-informed approach includes:

• Sensorimotor Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills
• The Daring Way™, a method developed by Brené Brown that explores shame, vulnerability, and authenticity

Julia is passionate about helping clients build a meaningful life beyond fear and compulsions. She is committed to providing culturally responsive, ethically grounded care and has completed training through the National Association of Social Workers.

She earned her MSW from NC State University, graduating with honors, and is licensed to practice in North Carolina. 

Julia offers both in-person and virtual sessions and welcomes clients from all backgrounds.