Mark Smalley, LCSW
Practical, narrative-informed care for real life challenges
Details
| Name | Mark Smalley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Oklahoma |
| Licensed in | Oklahoma |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 29 |
About Mark
Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and a wide range of other concerns. He brings a calm, practical approach and aims to help parents and individuals find steps they can use right away.
He draws from Narrative and client-centered approaches to help people tell and reshape the stories they carry. He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and develop new habits.
Background and approach
Eye movement techniques and hypnotherapy are part of his toolkit for addressing traumatic memories and intense emotional reactions. Mark treats the whole person - body, mind, emotions, and spirit - and often blends lifestyle ideas like movement, diet, and meditation into sessions.
He has nearly three decades of experience working with diverse concerns such as grief, intimacy issues, ADHD, mood disorders, and relationship challenges. The aim is steady, workable change rather than overnight fixes. Sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules and different comfort levels.
He offers services in English and accepts international clients. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first appointment. Mark uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, with cost varying by location and availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Mark works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- HIV / AIDS
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Hypnotherapy: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Mark among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Mark directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Mark directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical methods work online
Mark commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and their lives; this approach helps uncover alternative meanings and new ways to act when old storylines feel stuck. Client-centered work keeps the conversation focused on the person's experience, offering empathy and space for what matters most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets specific thoughts and behaviors and helps build concrete skills for managing anxiety, mood, sleep, and stress.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the process. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level, adjusting the plan as progress is made. That collaborative approach helps people feel involved and in control of their work in therapy.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a deeper connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, quick skill practice, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and daily life while still using the same therapeutic approaches practiced in person.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does Mark help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using Narrative and client-centered ideas to reframe stories and CBT tools to change thinking and behavior.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 29 years of clinical experience working with people across many life situations and concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, credentialed as LCSW, and practices from Oklahoma.
What languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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