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About Marc
Marc Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker through the state of Illinois. He is an African-American male therapist with 20+ years of working with individuals, children, adolescents, and families who are in crisis. He has expertise in family relationships, children and adolescent issues, marital issues, and individual therapeutic and counseling concerns.
Marc Smith has a master's degree in social work. Mr. Smith also has many years of experience in child welfare and social services.
Marc Smith is an empathetic, thoughtful therapist and counselor who can support you and give you the support you deserve.

"As a male African-American therapist of color, I believe that I can help you with the understanding and development of coping skills to get better."
Get to know Marc
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
Through my many years of helping people, it became clear to me years ago, that connecting with people on an individual level can help them strive and succeed, as well as overcome many challenges. I believe that I can play a supportive role.
What types of clients do you work with best?
I believe that I work well with males, adult adolescent and young adults. I also work well with female adults, teens, and adolescence. I have a particular skill set at working with people of color.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am excited to work with client who are in need and willing to work hard to overcome their issues and a supportive environment. I work well with adults, young adults, and adolescence.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
I believe clients should understand that they are able to be helped and that things can always get better
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
Thrive Work appears to be an organization that’s inclusive and able to support
What inspires you?
I’m inspired by watching the growth and success of patients once they realize that there is hope.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect a sense of hope and understanding that they are not alone and they have the capacity to be better
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
And our first session together, I expect that we would develop a comfortable rapport and a sense of optimism that we are the first steps of success.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first session?
You should understand that I’m an open thoughtful resource of support.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
I enjoy music and going to concerts as well as spending time with my family.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
I am a passionate support of human.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
I begin working with a young man who was struggling with his interpersonal relationships at school, and with his parents. Overtime, we were able to make a clear understanding that he loved, his family, and was loved by them he slowly understood that many of his issues were based on fear, and he was slowly able to overcome.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 10 years
- Graduating institute
- University of Illinois at Chicago
- Graduating degree
- Masters of social work
