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Mark Saverino

Mark Saverino, LCSW

California

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Mood

  • Anger management
  • Stress reduction
  • Grief support

About Mark

Mark Saverino is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 35 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and anger, as well as low self-esteem and depression.

He focuses on practical steps people can use when emotions build up. Sessions involve talking through what triggers strong reactions, learning ways to calm down in the moment, and finding changes that reduce repeated conflicts. He also helps people cope with illness, caregiving stress, and end-of-life issues.

Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations. He adjusts the pace and topics to fit each person’s situation. That can mean shorter skill-building visits, longer problem-solving sessions, or a mix of both depending on what someone needs.

He has worked across settings over several decades and brings that experience to common life problems. Topics he addresses include communication problems, isolation and loneliness, impulsivity, and questions about life purpose. He also supports men facing challenges linked to life transitions.

Sessions are conducted in English and are organized through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients choose an online therapy option, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule their first session to begin.

How his approaches are used in online sessions

Mark uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One approach focuses on learning emotion regulation skills to reduce spikes of anger and anxiety; it teaches short tools to use in the moment and routines to lower reactivity over time. Another approach emphasizes problem-solving and communication skills to handle conflicts at work or at home; it concentrates on how to say things differently and set clearer boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will review a client’s goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those needs. That process is collaborative, with adjustments made if a method is not helping as expected.

The site lists online therapy options for scheduling and matching. Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what is offered. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use those options to keep sessions practical and focused without promising a particular result.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsGender dysphoriaHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWorkplace issues

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger and related concerns does he help with?

He helps people who lose their temper with others, feel building resentment, or struggle with irritability tied to stress, grief, or depression.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on concrete steps to manage reactions and improve communication.

What is his background and experience?

He is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 35 years of professional experience working in multiple care settings.

What credential and location details are on file?

He is listed as an LCSW licensed in California and practices with a focus on adult concerns.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with clients outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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