At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Oklahoma / 2340
- NPI
- 1780791590
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Holistic perspective
- Goal oriented
- Motivational approach
About Mark
Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker with 29 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, grief, and relationship and intimacy concerns. He also addresses sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life changes. Mark works with people who are exploring gender and sexual identity, including LGBT and gender dysphoria concerns.
Mark uses a holistic outlook that looks at physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing. He draws on approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people set goals and make practical changes. He also includes tools like mindfulness practices, hypnotherapy, and EMDR when appropriate.
Sessions typically focus on clear, usable steps. He helps people talk through current problems, notice patterns, and try small experiments to see what works. He pays attention to everyday habits such as sleep, movement, and diet because those often shape how people feel.
With decades of practice in Oklahoma, Mark has worked with many different life challenges. He helps people recovering from trauma, coping with chronic stress, and navigating identity or relationship transitions. He also supports those facing aging and geriatric issues, isolation, and men’s concerns.
People who choose him can expect practical conversations and collaborative planning. The emphasis is on finding what helps in daily life and adjusting approaches as needed.
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How his approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they really want to change and what might get in the way. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and small planning steps to build motivation. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on attentive listening and understanding the person's experience, creating space to explore feelings and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and behaving.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. He will talk with the client about goals, try methods, and adjust plans together as progress and preferences emerge. That collaborative process helps determine whether a motivational, client-centered, or cognitive focus fits best.
Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life, reducing travel time, and making it simpler to try brief check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list session formats, confirm which formats are offered before booking so arrangements match your daily routine. Online work can support the same kinds of goal-setting, behavioral experiments, and trauma-focused conversations that happen in person when they fit the client's needs. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and relationship issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career or life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is collaborative and practical, combining client-centered listening with goal-focused methods such as Motivational Interviewing and cognitive approaches to try small, workable changes.
What experience does he bring?
He has 29 years of experience working with many types of concerns and life situations, offering long-term perspective on coping and recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Oklahoma.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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