About me

I am licensed in Florida and North Carolina with 34 years of professional clinical experience during which time I have worked with many children and youth. One of the things I specialize in is helping clients who are undergoing big life changes and needing to construct more preferred identities. That means helping clients with stress and anxiety issues, with school and peer-relationship struggles, with LGBTQ+ related issues, family conflicts, & depression. Although I am not a young person myself, I am able to connect with youth to co-create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. You don't have to feel you must go through this difficult period alone.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • LGBTQ+
  • Family conflicts
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
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

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy

Years of Experience: 34

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

FL LCSW SW5178

NC LCSW C002290

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mark Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Mark has been a very kind and friendly voice when I have needed one most, I appreciate him so much

Written on Apr 01, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Amazing professional

Written on Feb 25, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 4 months on issues concerning relationship

Mark is very skilled, experienced and compassionate.

Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I’ve been seeing Mark for therapy, and I can’t recommend him enough. He’s an excellent listener and truly understands my challenges. Every session, he’s not only willing to listen but also provides thoughtful feedback that helps me see things from different perspectives. Mark goes above and beyond by offering tasks and exercises I can work on outside of therapy, which really makes a difference in my progress. After every session, I always feel better, more clear-headed, and supported. If you're looking for someone who’s compassionate and practical, Mark is the therapist you need.

Written on Nov 23, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Hands Down The Best

Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Talking with Mark has really helped me unravel my thoughts so that I can make sense of what I feel and come up with a better plan for the future.

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and adhd

Professional and effective.

Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Mark for 3 weeks

Mark Smith is wonderful, caring, and supportive. Would definitely recomend.

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