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Marcel Payne

Marcel Payne

LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Practical support for addiction and life change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Georgia / CSW006383
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia

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    • Addiction support
    • Values-based work
    • Communication help

    About Marcel

    Marcel Payne is a licensed clinical social worker who uses a practical, people-centered approach to help with addiction and life changes. He brings a calm, accepting manner to sessions and focuses on steps clients can take now to feel steadier. Marcel holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

    He works with people facing substance use and process addictions, along with the stress and guilt that often come with them. He also helps with relationship and communication problems, intimacy concerns, and grief. Many clients come for help with anxiety, depression, anger, or career stress, and Marcel tailors work to the issue at hand.

    In sessions Marcel uses techniques that help people notice what matters to them and move toward those values. He blends approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered work to support motivation and practical change. He also draws on cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas when those fit the goal.

    Marcel aims to make sessions straightforward. People can expect clear goals, small experiments between meetings, and tools to manage cravings, worry, or painful memories. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes and helps clients build skills they can use day to day.

    With three years of clinical experience, Marcel focuses on collaboration and respect. He invites people to talk through what matters, set realistic steps, and track what helps over time.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change by focusing conversation on personal reasons and goals. Online sessions using this approach often center on short, honest dialogues about what matters most and small next steps.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, guides people to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and to act in line with their values. In an online session this may mean practicing mindfulness exercises, clarifying values, and planning doable actions between visits.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life demands. That may mean trying a few techniques to see what fits and adjusting plans as progress is tracked.

    The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online work useful because it can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, reduce scheduling barriers, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and goal-setting to make online sessions productive and relevant to everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    AddictionsFamily conflictsSelf esteem

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Georgia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Marcel focus on?

    He focuses on addictions, process and substance-related concerns, relationship and communication problems, grief, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

    What is Marcel's therapeutic style?

    He blends Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, CBT, and solution-focused techniques to support motivation and practical change.

    How much experience does he have?

    Marcel has three years of clinical experience working with people on addiction and interpersonal concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

    Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

    What session formats are offered?

    The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost structured for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Marcel?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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