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Marcel Payne

Compassionate CBT-informed care for life challenges

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
3 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Family, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Marcel

Marcel Payne is a licensed clinical social worker who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a central framework to help people address patterns that cause distress and interfere with daily life.

Background and approach

He integrates CBT with complementary approaches to target addictions, relationship concerns, mood difficulties, and stress-related problems, guiding clients to develop practical strategies and clearer perspectives. With three years of clinical experience in Georgia, Marcel supports clients facing substance and process addictions, chronic illness or pain, family and communication challenges, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or intimacy.

He prioritizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that emphasizes building self-awareness, strengthening coping skills, and cultivating healthier behavior patterns. Sessions focus on pragmatic skill-building and values-driven change, drawing on motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy when appropriate.

Marcel aims to help individuals manage grief, anger, career-related strain, and life transitions while fostering more satisfying relationships and personal resilience.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Marcel uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, helping clients learn concrete skills for anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress management. Acceptance and commitment therapy complements that work by encouraging clients to clarify values and build psychological flexibility, which can be helpful for chronic pain, grief, and ongoing life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to explore goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past, then tailor the mix of techniques to fit those needs rather than relying on a single method.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain ongoing work between appointments and to access care when in-person visits are impractical, while allowing therapists to use the same CBT, ACT, and client-centered tools effectively over distance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include addictions, relationship and family problems, self-esteem and communication issues, anxiety and depression, grief, anger, chronic pain or illness, and coping with life changes.
How would the therapist describe their overall approach?
Marcel combines cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered techniques and elements of ACT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy to create a practical, collaborative treatment style.
What is the clinician's background and experience level?
He has three years of clinical experience working with people facing addiction, interpersonal difficulties, and health-related challenges in therapeutic settings.
Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?
Marcel is licensed in Georgia and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW with licence details GA LCSW CSW006383.
Does the therapist work in multiple languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and the therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging according to availability and preference.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with this clinician?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English