Mark Smalley , LCSW

Mark Smalley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive training in addiction and trauma work. He is also a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, a certified hypnotherapist, certified in EMDR for trauma, and trained in Acudetox, a form of acupuncture used to support recovery. The LCSW credential indicates advanced clinical training in social work and psychotherapy.

Mark practices with a holistic outlook, viewing each person as an integration of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. He draws on a range of tools to support change - from attention to diet, meditation, and movement to focused work on thoughts and emotions - believing that body and mind have an innate capacity to move toward greater health and wellbeing. His approach blends evidence-based techniques with complementary methods to tailor care to individual needs.

Across decades of practice, Mark has worked with people facing a wide variety of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and issues related to gender and sexual identity. He combines clinical skills with practical strategies to help clients navigate life transitions and develop coping resources that fit their values and goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Mark Smalley integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and EMDR into his work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and supporting the client to find their own solutions - it helps with relationship issues, self-esteem, and life adjustments. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a practical, skills-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process disturbing memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often benefiting those with post-traumatic stress and complex trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. The therapist and client collaborate to determine which methods fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences, and they adjust the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals use assessment and ongoing dialogue to tailor the work.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to access care from different locations and schedules, support timely check-ins between sessions, and allow therapists to use the same therapeutic approaches in ways that suit the client’s life and comfort.