Mark Smalley, LCSW

Oklahoma · 29 years in practice

Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Oklahoma: 2340 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1780791590 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. He offers practical, down-to-earth support so people can make steady progress in daily life.

He draws on client-centered work to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where each person sets the pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors.

Background and approach

He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, for people addressing traumatic memories. Mark practices an integrative style that considers body, mind, emotion, and spirit. He may include mindfulness, hypnotherapy techniques, and lifestyle factors like sleep and movement when they fit a person's goals.

Sessions aim to be practical and focused on small, manageable steps. He has worked for many years with people from diverse backgrounds and a wide range of concerns, including grief, parenting stress, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and mood disorders. His approach emphasizes respect for each person’s values and pace of change.

Mark is based in Oklahoma and offers work that can suit different schedules and needs. He encourages people to start with a short conversation about what they want to change and how best to approach it.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Mark names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person and following their lead; the therapist reflects concerns, validates feelings, and helps set goals that matter to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful habits and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, commonly called EMDR, is a method some people use to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories by processing them in focused sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and comfort with different methods, and then recommend a blend that fits the client's needs. This collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual feedback. Phone sessions can fit into a break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journaling support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it easier to keep momentum while working around work, family, and life commitments.

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Questions people ask

What issues can be addressed in sessions?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and many other life challenges.

What is the general approach in therapy?

Sessions mix client-centered listening with practical techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness are often used to change thinking and behavior, and EMDR may be offered for trauma processing.

How much experience does this therapist have?

He brings 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life situations.

Where is the therapist located and licensed?

He is licensed as a clinical social worker in Oklahoma and practices from that state.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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