- Anger management skills
- Cognitive strategies
- Mindfulness practices
About Mark
Mark Smalley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oklahoma with 29 years of experience. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, relationship problems, grief, trauma, sleep and eating issues, and other life changes. He offers straightforward help for people tired of repeating the same patterns and wanting practical ways to cope.
Mark focuses on clear, usable methods in sessions. He listens to how anger shows up in a person's life and then talks through steps to reduce reactivity and repair relationships. He draws on techniques that address thoughts, habits, and bodily responses so people can notice triggers and try different actions in the moment.
His approach mixes Client-Centered methods with cognitive strategies and mindfulness practices. That means sessions include reflective conversation, skills for shifting unhelpful thoughts, and exercises that calm the body. He also uses EMDR and hypnotherapy as options for people whose histories of trauma or intense memories keep contributing to distress.
Mark describes health as involving body, mind, emotion, and spirit. He brings that perspective into practical work such as sleep routines, movement, breathing, and changes in daily habits. People leave with small, doable practices to try between sessions.
He has worked with a wide range of concerns for nearly three decades. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients; confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches work online
Mark commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on open conversation and understanding the person’s experience so they can find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets unhelpful thoughts and habits and teaches specific skills to change reactions and behaviors.He also offers Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for people whose traumatic memories drive strong emotional responses. EMDR works by processing upsetting memories so they hold less power over current reactions and day-to-day life.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with clients about goals, past experiences, and what feels doable. Together they pick methods to try and check how those methods are working as treatment continues.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or family obligations, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help fit therapy into everyday life while the therapist and client work on skills for managing anger, stress, and related challenges.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, trauma, grief, sleep and eating problems, and related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a mix of Client-Centered conversation, CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, EMDR, and hypnotherapy as appropriate to the person's needs.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of issues and life stages.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oklahoma and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can he work with people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify formats.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.