About Mark
Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical help for day-to-day problems. He listens without judgment and helps people find ways to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship concerns. His approach is steady and down-to-earth, aimed at small, doable steps that change everyday life.
He draws on nearly three decades of experience to tailor work to each person. That can mean talking through patterns, practicing coping skills, or using focused trauma approaches when past events keep getting in the way.
How Mark works
He pays attention to physical habits, sleep, and routines because those things affect mood and energy. Mark uses methods that emphasize collaboration and skills-building. He incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to reframe unhelpful thoughts and mindfulness to help people stay present.
For trauma-related concerns he may use eye movement desensitization and reprocessing as one option when appropriate. People can expect straightforward sessions that combine talking, practical exercises, and home practice. He also supports concerns like grief, intimacy issues, body image, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, HIV/AIDS, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. Sessions are offered in English and available online by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Mark practices from Oklahoma as an LCSW and works with people who want a collaborative, results-focused process.
Mark lists 9 ways of working on the entry:
What Mark works with
The areas below are the ones Mark selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 29 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Oklahoma |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people can set their own goals and move at their own pace. It helps with low mood, self-esteem, life changes, and relationship concerns by centering the person’s experience.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, often called EMDR, is a trauma-focused option used to reduce the intensity of distressing memories. It can be chosen when past events continue to cause strong reactions in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark will discuss options together and help decide what fits best with a person’s needs, goals, and comfort level. The plan can change as progress is made so the approach stays useful and relevant.
Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in quickly, share thoughts between sessions, or use shorter touchpoints during a busy day.
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