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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT and sexuality
About Mark
Mark Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 34 years of experience. He is licensed in Florida and North Carolina and works primarily on stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT and family concerns.
He helps people facing big life transitions and daily pressures. He talks with clients about anxiety, grief, sexual concerns, and conflicts that touch identity and relationships. Sessions focus on clear, honest conversation rather than jargon or long exercises.
Mark uses client-centered therapy to guide sessions. That means he follows the client's lead, listens for what matters most, and adjusts his approach to each person's concerns. He keeps the work straightforward and practical, helping people name problems and try small changes between meetings.
He also addresses attachment issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and questions of life purpose. He has experience with hospice and end-of-life topics, men’s issues, midlife crisis, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and post-traumatic stress. These are offered as areas he commonly sees, not as promises of a specific outcome.
Mark works in English and accepts international clients. People who choose to meet with him begin by describing what they hope to change. From there he and the client set goals and check progress in plain terms.
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How client-centered work adapts to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's perspective, with the therapist following the person's lead, reflecting back what they hear, and helping identify next steps. This approach suits issues like anxiety, stress, identity concerns, and questions about relationships because it starts from the client's experience and priorities.When dealing with grief, guilt, or questions of life purpose, the client-centered method creates room for the person to name painful feelings and try practical changes. That makes it useful for coping with life changes, attachment concerns, and sexual or identity struggles where the pace and direction are set by the client.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Mark will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's needs and goals. He listens to how the client responds and adjusts treatment over time rather than sticking to a preset plan.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about the current session formats and scheduling when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, LGBT and family concerns, plus related issues such as attachment, guilt, shame, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered therapy, which means sessions follow the client's priorities and emphasize listening, reflection, and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 34 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of concerns from anxiety to end-of-life topics.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and North Carolina and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.