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Online therapist

Mark Smalley

Practical, experienced LCSW for everyday family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
29 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Mark

Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical help for everyday problems. He uses clear, down-to-earth language and aims to make therapy feel straightforward and useful. Parents who are worried about stress, sleep, eating, or parenting challenges will find sessions that focus on simple steps and steady progress.

He brings 29 years of experience as an LCSW. That background means he has seen many kinds of struggles and learned many tools over time.

Background and approach

He leans on approaches that help people change how they think and act, reduce upsetting memories, and build new habits. In sessions he mixes talk work with practical techniques. That can include cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

He also uses EMDR to address traumatic memories and hypnotherapy for focused relaxation and shift work. He describes his style as holistic and practical. Diet, movement, meditation, and everyday routines are all part of the conversation when they matter to the client's goals.

He works from Oklahoma and offers services in English. Mark has helped people with anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, mood disorders, ADHD, and aging concerns. He also supports people facing gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS related issues, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics.

His approach aims to meet each person where they are and build realistic steps toward change.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person without judgment. It helps people feel heard and figure out their own next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is about noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors in small, practical steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a structured method to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and reactions by using guided attention and processing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. Progress is reviewed together and adjustments are made if something is not working.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Those options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy family life, manage logistics across time zones, or check in between meetings. The variety of formats lets people use the style they find most helpful while working with a licensed professional from wherever they are.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, parenting, sleep and eating issues, intimacy and relationship problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and more.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, combining talk therapy with techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness tools to produce usable skills and relief.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience as a licensed clinical social worker working with many different problems and populations over time.
What credentials and location details should I know?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) registered in Oklahoma under OK LCSW 2340 and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
In what session formats can I meet with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
29 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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