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Mark Smith(He/Him/His)

(He/Him/His)
Academy of Clinical Social Workers, ACSW
FloridaNorth Carolina
Anxiety - Depression-Gender identity & transgender health- LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics-Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink-Older Adults-

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AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 36 years

Clinical Consulting Services, Inc, Owner, psychotherapist, 2011 - Present
Seek Healing, Inc. , Part-time group therapist, 2023 - Present
Barry University, Faculty, School of Social Work, 1999 - 2020
Hollywood Medical Center, Clinical Social Worker, 1997 - 2000
Wake Forest/Baptist Hospitals, Clinical Social Worker, 1993 - 1997
CPC Belmont Hills Psychiatric Hospital, Clinical Social Worker, 1990 - 1993

Barry University, PhD. in Social Work Education, 2006
San Francisco State University, Master's of Social Work, 1990
University of South Carolina, Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education, 1978

Licensure

Florida: SW 5178 - North Carolina: C002290

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

Nonmonogamy, polyamory, and kink - Exploring one’s values in and beliefs about relationships; practicing boundary-setting, conflict resolution, and romantic or sexual relationship bonding with partners

Older Adults - Therapy for older adults provides a supportive space to navigate life transitions, health challenges, and emotional well-being while fostering resilience, purpose, and connection.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Horizon
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$100 (60min)
  • Sliding scale:$29 - $100

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Courtesy billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

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