- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- EMDR for trauma
About Mark
Mark Smalley is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 29 years of experience based in Oklahoma. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, mood issues and social anxiety and phobia among other challenges. Mark focuses on practical ways to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
He uses clear, direct conversation to understand what feels difficult right now. Sessions mix problem solving with skill practice. Mark often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and mindfulness approaches to reduce reactivity.
He also brings trauma-informed tools into work with people who have intrusive memories or strong reactions from past events. EMDR is one of the approaches he lists and he uses it where appropriate to address traumatic memories. Hypnotherapy is another tool he may include alongside talk-based methods.
Mark describes an interest in the whole person, including physical habits like sleep, movement and diet when they matter for mental health. He helps people notice small routine changes that can make a difference and coaches on building sustainable habits. Practical skill-building and clear goals are part of how he works.
People who find social situations, performance moments, or relationship interactions especially hard may find sessions focused on skills, practice and graded exposure useful. He also supports work on addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem and life transitions. Sessions are delivered in English and international clients are accepted. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Mark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; online sessions can include homework, thought records, and behavior experiments that fit into daily life. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus, often practiced between sessions to build steady habits.EMDR is listed as one of his approaches and involves processing difficult memories with structured procedures; when this method is chosen the therapist and client discuss pacing and readiness before proceeding. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. He collaborates with people to choose which approaches suit their goals and comfort level, and adjusts as progress and needs change.
If you want to use online sessions, confirm the exact session formats before booking. The platform notes that international clients are accepted and sessions are held in English, but specific format options should be checked when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time while still focusing on skill building and practical steps.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, social anxiety and many related issues listed on his profile.
How would he approach social anxiety?
He uses skill practice, cognitive behavioral techniques and graded exposure to reduce avoidance and build confidence in social situations.
What is his clinical style?
Sessions are conversational and practical with a focus on skills, routine changes, and specific goals.
What experience does he bring?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing from Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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 schedule a first session.