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Mark Smalley, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression
Video Phone Messaging

About me

I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, a certified Hypnotherapist, certified in EMDR (for trauma), and Acudetox (a type of acupuncture). As an holistic therapist, I believe in recognizing the client as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritually being. I believe in using all the tools possible to help create change, including diet, meditation, motion, as well as thoughts and emotions . I believe that the human body and mind have a natural desire and ability to seek health and wellbeing. With 30 years of experience, I have worked with people from all walks of life on all manner of issues.

Professional experience

29 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Relationships Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Body image, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Mood disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

OK LCSW 2340

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Smalley. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Mark has been an incredible therapist, patient, insightful, and genuinely caring. He has a rare ability to create a space where I feel fully understood and supported, while also challenging me to grow. His guidance has made a real difference in my life, and I’m deeply grateful for his help.

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

Mark is the therapist I’ve been looking for for 15 years. His style is non-alarmist, deeply empathetic, solution oriented, direct, and extremely supportive. I’m very thankful to have found Mark on betterhelp!

Written on Oct 12, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd

He’s great

Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Mark is an incredible therapist. He is compassionate, understanding, and validating. He knows exactly the right moments when to add some humour to the conversation. He's truly excellent. Really appreciate the work we've done together, and optimistic for the progress to come. Thank you, Mark.

Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

I am very grateful for Mark and his ability to find meaning in my thoughts and ideas. Mark givea good assignments and tricks that help you take control of your mind and be the best you possible!

Written on Jul 04, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

Better, Health and Mark have been such a positive influence in my life and a very difficult time

Written on Jun 28, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes