Mark Smalley

Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Oklahoma with 29 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, eating concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also supports those coping with trauma, grief, ADHD, mood shifts, and life transitions.

He approaches therapy in a holistic, down-to-earth way. He sees a person as more than thoughts or symptoms - physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects matter. Sessions focus on everyday changes people can try, including attention to sleep, movement, and simple lifestyle choices alongside talking through feelings and patterns.

Mark draws on client-centered methods that put the person's concerns first. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Mindfulness practices to build calmer attention. For trauma-related work he offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and he includes hypnotherapy where appropriate.

Over nearly three decades he has worked with many kinds of concerns and backgrounds. That breadth informs a practical style that mixes skill-building, problem solving, and emotional processing. Expect a respectful, steady approach aimed at realistic steps you can try between sessions.

People considering therapy are invited to think about their goals and what matters most to them. Booking starts with a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

How these approaches can work online

Client-centered work focuses on the person's priorities and goals. In practice this means the therapist listens first, then shapes sessions around what matters most to the client and adjusts pace and topics over time.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear, practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and build more effective habits, which can help with anxiety, depression, and many everyday problems.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps reduce the intensity of distressing memories. In sessions it combines focused attention on memories with therapist-guided processing to support new perspectives on past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try, based on goals, history, and preferences. This makes the process adaptable and client-directed rather than one-size-fits-all.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. Licensed professionals can use the same tools and exercises used in person, adapted for remote meetings to help you move toward your goals.