Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Marcel Payne, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
Licensed clinical social worker - Addictions and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW006383
- NPI
- 1821578147
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Marcel supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addiction recovery
- Communication issues
- Chronic illness support
About Marcel
Marcel Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Georgia with three years of clinical experience. He focuses on addiction, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, and stress. Marcel works with people who are managing chronic pain, substance use, process addictions, and the everyday impact of illness and life change.
He takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. Marcel listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, then helps clients try small, concrete changes. He uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing to address addictive behaviors and improve decision making.
Marcel also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered methods to help people notice what matters to them and act on those values. Sessions often include exercises to reduce shame and increase self-understanding, and tools for handling anger and communication problems.
He works on career stress, intimacy-related issues, and problems around commitment and control. Marcel helps clients break cycles of codependency and manage family conflict as an individual concern. He aims to equip people with practical coping skills they can apply between sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a subscription payment model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients in Georgia are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the provider's online process.
BHow sessions work
How Marcel uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people identify what matters most to them and take actions that align with those values. In practice this looks like noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and choosing small steps toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Sessions often include practical exercises to test beliefs, build new skills, and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Motivational Interviewing is a short, collaborative approach used to increase readiness for change. It works well for substance use and other behavior changes by strengthening personal motivation and planning concrete next steps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Marcel will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their situation and preferences. He combines techniques when useful and checks in regularly to adjust the plan based on the client's goals and responses.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, such as using a shorter session during a work break or removing commute time. They also allow for sessions to continue when health or mobility issues make travel difficult. Ask about the session lengths and scheduling details when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He focuses on addictions, relationship and family concerns, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, and life changes, plus related issues like chronic pain and process addictions.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Marcel has three years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also holds the CSW credential.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and the cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers