Licensed clinical social worker recordOklahoma
Mark Smalley, LCSW
Oklahoma
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and addictions
Continue with MarkCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Oklahoma
- LCSW, licence 2340
- NPI
- 1780791590
- Experience
- 29 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Oklahoma
These details come from information Mark supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- EMDR and hypnotherapy
About Mark
Mark Smalley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma with 29 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, depression, trauma and related issues. Mark also addresses grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions.
He draws on a range of methods in sessions. Client-centered work means conversations focus on what the person brings, and the therapist follows the client's lead. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. He also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy when those approaches fit the situation.
Mark pays attention to practical life factors such as work, family, money, and health. He may talk about diet, movement, and meditation alongside emotional work when relevant. Sessions aim to produce concrete changes in how people manage stress, cravings, sleep, mood swings, and day-to-day functioning.
Over his career he has worked with a wide variety of people and presenting issues. His experience includes addictions and substance concerns, gender and sexual identity topics, compassion fatigue, ADHD, aging and geriatric issues, and post-traumatic stress. He also helps with smoking or vaping cessation and tackling social anxiety.
People choosing him will find straightforward, practice-oriented work that focuses on real-life problems and small, achievable steps. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings. In practice this means online sessions begin with the client's immediate concerns and move at a pace the client sets. It helps with day-to-day stress, relationship concerns, and making choices about work and family.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often use brief exercises, worksheets, and homework tasks to change thinking patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or anger.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses traumatic memories through structured processing. When EMDR is used, sessions include guided procedures tailored to trauma symptoms and current triggers.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the client's goals, and adjust over time. Clients and therapist decide together which combination of methods suits the presenting problem and daily life demands.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people join from different locations. These practical benefits often help therapy fit into work, family, and health routines.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and many related issues such as grief, sleep and eating problems, intimacy concerns, and anger.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered work combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches like EMDR and hypnotherapy to focus on practical changes and coping skills.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 29 years of experience working with a wide range of presenting issues and life circumstances.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as OK LCSW, and practices from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list explicit session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers