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Mark Smalley, LCSW

  • Experience29 years
  • LocationOklahoma
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Mark

Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, relationship struggles, and ADHD. He centers care on each person's lived experience and works to create practical strategies that fit day-to-day life.

Background and approach

His practice emphasizes whole-person wellbeing, attending to physical habits, emotional patterns, and mental frameworks that influence recovery and growth. With 29 years in the field, Mark blends evidence-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-informed methods with mindfulness and hypnotic approaches to support resilience and change.

He draws on a broad set of methods to address grief, trauma, intimacy and sexual health concerns, eating and sleeping issues, career and self-esteem challenges, and a range of mood and stress-related presentations. Located in Oklahoma, he offers services in English and accepts international clients.

Sessions are available through multiple online formats to fit different schedules and preferences.

Approaches that inform online care and flexibility

Mark integrates client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy to create practical, collaborative treatment plans. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and respect for each person's values and goals, helping clients feel understood while guiding change. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, mood regulation, ADHD-related challenges, and coping with life transitions.

He also employs EMDR for clients who have trauma-related symptoms; this approach uses structured processing to reduce the emotional intensity of distressing memories and associated reactions. The therapist will work collaboratively to determine which methods are most appropriate for a client's circumstances, combining techniques when helpful and adjusting the approach as goals evolve.

Online formats support that collaborative process by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can engage from different locations and at varied times. These options increase scheduling flexibility and make it easier to maintain continuity of care while working toward concrete goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, and many mood and relationship-related struggles.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
He uses a person-centered stance combined with evidence-based methods like CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each client's needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 29 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life situations.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices out of Oklahoma under the licence OK LCSW 2340.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered for remote work?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does billing and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Licensed

Oklahoma

Languages

English

What Mark can help with

Mark Smalley works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, and depression.

Mark has worked with people from all walks of life.

How Mark approaches therapy

Mark's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Mark is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Oklahoma.