Mark Smalley, LCSW
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
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
License information
OK LCSW 2340
Reviews
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I've been seeing Mark for over a year and he is wonderful. He listens well and talks honestly to you. I appreciate how I always felt I could be fully honest with him.
Written on Nov 14, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 years on issues concerning family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Mark is kind and accepting. I feel very at ease talking with him.
Written on Sep 04, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions
Very empathetic and intelligent. He was able to connect and give me comfort.
Written on Aug 08, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
seems very effective!
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions
Mark has been very supportive and caring since day one he is helping me to see things differently and challenges my perspective I am grateful to be able to share this journey with him.
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Mark has a very welcoming and upbeat energy to him that made it very easy for me to talk about things that make me sad.
Written on Feb 02, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, and adhd