- Client-Centered Therapy
- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
About Mark
Mark Smith is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 34 years of experience. He is licensed in Florida and North Carolina and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT and identity concerns, family conflict, and coping with major life changes.
He focuses on practical conversation and steady support. Sessions look at what feels overwhelming now and which small steps might help. He uses the client as the center of work, listening first and following what each person brings to the room.
Mark often addresses attachment issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and sexual concerns. He also helps people facing hospice and end-of-life decisions, questions about life purpose, and midlife or men’s issues. He will talk through relationship structures such as polyamory and non-monogamous arrangements when those are part of someone’s concerns.
His approach centers on Client-Centered Therapy, which means he prioritizes what the client wants to work on and adapts the pace accordingly. Conversations are direct and practical, aimed at clearer thinking and better coping with everyday pressures.
Mark has worked across clinical settings for three decades and brings that experience to individual sessions. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
How his client-centered approach works online
Client-Centered Therapy places the client's concerns and goals at the center of sessions. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and adjusts the pace and topics to what feels most pressing. This approach is often used for anxiety, depression, identity questions, and life transitions because it supports honest discussion and personal direction.Mark emphasizes collaborative planning. He works with each person to try different ways of addressing a problem and then checks what is helpful. Finding the right way of working is part of therapy, and he will change methods based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered. Please confirm available session formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue continuity of care during relocations or while managing caregiving or work demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
34+ years
Listed in
Florida, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT and identity issues, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment, guilt and shame, life purpose, and end-of-life counseling.
How does he approach someone who feels stuck?
He uses Client-Centered Therapy, listening first and following the client's priorities. Sessions focus on clarifying what matters now and trying small, practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He has 34 years of clinical experience and has worked in a range of care settings over that time. His practice draws on long-term clinical work with adults facing life transitions.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is based in North Carolina and is licensed as an LCSW in Florida and North Carolina.
Which languages and regions does he support?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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 crisis numbers.