Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Mark works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Mark
Mark Saverino is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He speaks plainly and offers steady support for people who want work on their emotional health and daily functioning. He focuses on clear, respectful conversation.
Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs rather than following a single script. He aims to help people find practical ways to cope, make choices that fit their values, and feel more confident day to day.
Background and approach
Mark draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address problems such as chronic stress, persistent worry, and intense anger. He also helps with issues linked to illness, caregiving, aging, and loss. His work includes support for people facing communication problems, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
People can expect a compassionate, down-to-earth approach. Mark pays attention to what matters most to each person and adjusts the pace and focus accordingly. He encourages small, achievable steps that build toward larger change.
He practices in California and conducts sessions in English. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a session based on availability.
What Mark works with
Everything Mark lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Mark's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Gender dysphoria
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
Practical approaches for online care
Mark works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change. One common approach helps people learn skills to manage intense emotions and strong reactions by teaching grounding, breathing, and behavior steps that reduce escalation. This can be useful for anger, stress, and impulsivity.Another approach targets persistent worry and low mood by breaking problems into smaller parts and testing new behaviors. Sessions practice manageable changes and track what works, which helps with anxiety, depression, and low motivation.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. If something does not help, he will adjust the focus and try different techniques until a useful fit is found.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text work well for brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to schedule care around work, caregiving, or mobility limitations.
Questions people ask about Mark
What concerns does Mark commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem problems, and depression. He also supports people facing caregiver stress, chronic illness, aging issues, and life-purpose questions.
What is his approach to therapy like?
He uses plain language and practical conversation to identify goals and steps forward. Sessions are tailored to each person and focus on coping strategies and clearer decision-making.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional work experience helping people with emotional and life challenges.
What credential and region are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Work can be done through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.