- Sleep-focused support
- Mindfulness and CBT
- 29 years experience
About Mark
Mark Smalley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people facing sleep problems, stress, anxiety, and related life struggles. He speaks plainly and focuses on what a person wants to change. Sessions aim to sort out patterns that keep rest and day-to-day functioning hard.
Mark approaches problems by looking at the whole person - physical habits, moods, thoughts, and spiritual life. He mixes practical tools like thought work and mindfulness with strategies that address daily routines, movement, and diet. This combination is used to help people try different ways of sleeping and coping until something fits.
With 29 years of experience in social work, Mark has worked with a wide range of concerns. His background includes addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, and issues around identity and relationships. He uses client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR, hypnotherapy, and mindfulness approaches where appropriate.
In sessions, Mark listens first and then suggests steps to try between meetings. Those steps may include simple sleep habit changes, breathing and relaxation methods, or ways to reframe troubling thoughts. He encourages people to test small changes and notice what helps them rest better.
People who value a practical, whole-person approach may find his style helpful. He offers work that blends talk, mindfulness, and experiential methods to address sleep and other concerns one step at a time.
How his methods translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration; the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them set goals. This approach helps when someone wants to talk through sleep habits, stress, or personal goals and expects a supportive, practical listener.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect sleep and mood. Online CBT sessions often include brief exercises, sleep habit tracking, and homework to try between visits to test what improves rest.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing trauma and strong memories that can disrupt sleep. In an online setting EMDR involves guided attention and structured steps to work through distressing material with a therapist's support.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before, and then suggest methods to try together. This is a collaborative process that can change as needs evolve.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into daily life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins during a busy day. Confirm the session formats offered before booking so expectations match how sessions are scheduled and run.
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Experience
29+ years
Credentials
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Mark address?
He works with sleep and rest problems and related issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a whole-person, practical style that combines client-centered listening with tools from CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and hypnotherapy.
What is his professional background?
Mark has 29 years of experience in social work and has worked with people on a wide range of concerns including mood disorders and trauma.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He holds the LCSW credential and is located in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for meetings.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.