Therapist profile
Mark Smalley, LCSW
LCSW focused on family and parenting concerns
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness work
- Trauma processing
About Mark
Mark Smalley is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Oklahoma with 29 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, trauma and related concerns. He also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy issues, eating or sleeping problems, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
He uses straightforward, conversational sessions. He listens to what matters most and talks through practical steps that can change day-to-day life. Sessions often look at patterns in thoughts and behavior, and at how habits around sleep, eating, and movement affect mood and coping.
Mark blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. He also uses EMDR in trauma-focused work and hypnotherapy when appropriate. That mix is used to help people manage anxiety, process painful memories, and shift stuck patterns that affect family life and parenting.
In practice he encourages simple, repeatable changes - short mindfulness exercises, clearer communication habits, or small shifts in routines. He pays attention to physical factors like sleep and activity because they affect mental health. He talks about goals and measures progress in ordinary terms so people can see what’s changing.
People who contact him can expect a calm, direct approach focused on day-to-day improvements. Much of his work centers on problems that show up at home - tension with a partner, challenges in parenting, or stress from caregiving. He sees international clients and conducts sessions in English.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person says. Online sessions can use that same conversational approach to shape goals and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes; it works well through talk and short at-home exercises to shift routines and reactions.EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories using guided procedures. In an online setting the therapist adapts pacing and grounding techniques so people can work through memories while feeling contained and guided by the therapist.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together decide which methods to try first. Adjustments are made as progress is reviewed, so the plan can change if something is not a good fit.
The original biography did not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins from different locations. Some formats may suit quieter conversations, while others are better for hands-on exercises or brief coaching-style check-ins.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family or parenting issues are addressed?
He helps adults with parenting strain, communication problems at home, and conflict that affects daily life. He also works with intimacy and relationship-related concerns that influence family dynamics.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical, focusing on small changes in thinking and routine. He combines client-centered listening with CBT and mindfulness tools.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addictions, anxiety, and mood disorders.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing from Oklahoma.
Can non-US or international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the "See online therapy options" button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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