Mark Smith, LCSW

Mark Smith is an LCSW with 34 years of clinical experience, licensed to practice in both Florida and North Carolina. He focuses on guiding people through major life transitions and helps clients develop practical ways to manage stress and anxiety while addressing depression, family conflicts, and sexual concerns. He also works with LGBT identity-related issues and supports those exploring sexuality, polyamory or other non-monogamous relationships, attachment concerns, and questions about life purpose.

Using a client-centered approach, he collaborates with clients to build an open, nonjudgmental space where difficult thoughts and feelings can be named, examined, and worked through. He brings experience in addressing forgiveness, guilt and shame, hospice and end-of-life counseling, men’s issues and midlife challenges, as well as recovery from post-traumatic stress and cultivating self-love.

An LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential that reflects advanced training in social work and clinical practice. Mark’s long tenure in the field emphasizes steady clinical skills and a commitment to supporting people as they take the often challenging first steps toward greater self-understanding and a more satisfying life.