Mark Smith, LCSW

Mark Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and North Carolina with 34 years of professional clinical experience. As an LCSW he has clinical training in social work and psychotherapy and has worked across a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

He has extensive experience supporting people through major life transitions and helping them develop practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety. He addresses LGBTQ+ and other identity related matters, family conflict, sexual struggles, and depression, and also works with issues such as attachment difficulties, guilt and shame, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and questions of life purpose.

Mark emphasizes a collaborative, open, and nonjudgmental environment where difficult thoughts and feelings can be shared and explored. He also offers support for men facing midlife questions, those navigating polyamory or non-monogamous relationships, and people coping with post-traumatic stress or working to build self-love and healthier sexuality. Taking the first step can take courage, and he is available to support clients through that process.

Client-Centered Therapy and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and a respectful, nondirective stance in which the client guides the pace and focus of the work. This approach helps people clarify personal values, process identity questions, navigate family conflict, and manage stress and anxiety by building on the client s own goals and strengths.

Mark approaches treatment as a collaborative process - he works with each person to discover which techniques and rhythms fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration may lead to adjustments over time as circumstances and priorities change.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility and easier access to consistent care. These options make it simpler to schedule appointments around work and family commitments, continue support across geographical distances including international clients, and maintain momentum through life transitions, while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.