Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Oklahoma / 2340
- NPI1780791590
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOklahoma
About
- CBT methods
- EMDR for trauma
- Mindfulness practice
About Mark
Mark Smalley is an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma with 29 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, anger, sleep or eating problems, and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
He uses practical, hands-on methods rather than jargon. He combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness tools when appropriate. He also considers how lifestyle factors like movement, diet, and meditation fit into emotional shifts. The focus is on clear steps people can try between meetings.
In sessions he listens for what is driving anger, avoidance, or low mood. He helps people notice thought patterns, practice different behaviors, and try grounding or breathing techniques. For trauma work he may use EMDR and for habit change he may include hypnotherapy and motivational strategies.
Mark draws on many years of work with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, ADHD, LGBT issues, chronic stress, and career or parenting pressures. He also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, body-image struggles, and grief. His background includes clinical social work practice and counseling with diverse populations.
Practical change is the aim: clearer communication, better sleep or eating routines, fewer reactive outbursts, and more control over cravings and mood shifts. To begin, readers should confirm session options and scheduling details before booking.
How sessions work
How Mark blends approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and guiding at the person's pace. It helps people clarify what matters to them and set practical goals for handling anger, stress, or relationship tensions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and habits keep problems going. It uses short exercises and experiments to change thought patterns and reduce reactive behavior, which can be helpful for anger, anxiety, and sleep or eating issues.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used when past events still trigger strong reactions. It aims to reduce the intensity of those reactions so day-to-day triggers cause less distress.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients decide together which tools to keep using between sessions.
Practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make short check-ins, weekly talks, or focused skill practice easier to fit around work or family commitments.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, trauma, anger, sleep and eating problems, and related life changes.
What is his general therapy style?
He combines client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness to address thoughts, behaviors, and routines.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 29 years of experience working in clinical social work and counseling across many presenting concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oklahoma.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.