Mark Smith, LCSW

Florida · 34 years in practice

Mark Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW5178 · expires March 2027
LCSW, North Carolina: C002290 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1427356328 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 34
Languages: English

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About Mark

Mark Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 34 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and big life changes. He also supports people with LGBT concerns, family conflict, and sexual struggles. He practices in North Carolina and works with adults seeking steady, practical support.

He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters to the person in front of him. Conversations aim to clarify feelings, spot patterns, and find doable steps to feel better.

Background and approach

He encourages honest talk and helps people name what they are feeling without judgment. Mark uses a client-centered approach that lets each person guide the pace and topics of therapy. He listens closely and reflects back what he hears so clients can understand themselves more clearly.

From there, he and the client pick actions that fit the client’s life and goals. Over three decades in practice have given him experience with attachment issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose. He has also worked with people facing hospice and end-of-life concerns, midlife transitions, and post-traumatic stress.

These topics are handled with calm attention and respect. Sessions focus on practical tools and small changes that add up. Mark aims to help people build self-compassion, repair strained relationships, and move toward clearer direction in life.

He offers care in English and accepts international clients for online work.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mark lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Family conflicts
Depression
Coping with life changes
Attachment issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love
Sexuality

Approaches Mark names

Client-Centered Therapy

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Online support

Client-centered care for online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person as they are. The therapist reflects what is heard and follows the client's lead so people can explore feelings and make their own choices. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, identity questions, and life transitions.

Working out the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn’t feel helpful, adjustments are made together so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people speak face to face while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter conversations, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make therapy more flexible for work schedules, travel, and different comfort levels.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Mark specialize in?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, LGBT concerns, family conflict, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, guilt and shame, and sexuality.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He practices a client-centered style that prioritizes listening and reflection. Sessions are guided by the client's needs and aim to find practical next steps.

What is his professional background?

He has 34 years of professional clinical experience working with a range of life transition and mental health concerns.

Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?

He is based in North Carolina and holds the credential LCSW, with licensure in Florida and North Carolina.

Can people who don't live in the United States work with him?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted for online work.

What session formats are offered?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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