Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Mark Smith, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW5178
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C002290
- NPI
- 1427356328
- Experience
- 34 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
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
- Life transitions
- LGBT issues
About Mark
Mark Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and North Carolina with 34 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT and family concerns, and coping with major life changes. He also addresses attachment issues, grief around end-of-life care, and questions about sexuality and relationships.
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations center on what is happening now and what changes are possible. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions are conversational rather than lecture-based.
Clients commonly bring worries about identity, relationship arrangements, guilt and shame, and the pressure of midlife or career shifts. He works with men on issues that surface in midlife and with people navigating non-monogamous relationships. He also offers support for those facing post-traumatic stress and the emotional work of hospice and end-of-life decisions.
His style is drawn from Client-Centered Therapy. That means attention to each person’s perspective and working at the client’s pace. He helps people name what matters most and tests small changes to see what works in daily life.
Practical matters such as coping skills, forgiveness work, and clarifying life purpose are common session topics. He encourages clear, concrete steps you can take between meetings. Information about scheduling and how sessions are arranged is provided during intake.
BHow sessions work
How Client-Centered Work Translates to Online Sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely to the client's experience and letting the person set the pace. In practice this looks like conversational sessions that follow your priorities and use straightforward feedback to clarify what matters. This approach is suited to stress, anxiety, identity concerns, and relationship questions because it centers the individual's perspective.When applied online, the same emphasis on understanding and pacing continues. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to try and how to adapt them to daily life. That collaboration includes checking whether particular exercises, conversations, or goals are useful and adjusting as needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit meetings into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-in conversations when needed. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements during intake and help match session style and length to your goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He practices Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes the client's perspective and paced, conversational sessions. The work focuses on practical changes and clearer self-understanding.
How much experience does he have?
He has 34 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of concerns related to identity, relationships, and life transitions.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Florida (FL LCSW) and North Carolina (NC LCSW). His profile lists North Carolina as his location.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video is available.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during intake.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers