Marcel Payne, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Georgia · 3 years in practice

Marcel Payne is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing addictions, relationship problems, and major life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW006383 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1821578147 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 3
Languages: English

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About Marcel

Marcel Payne is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing addictions, relationship problems, and major life changes. He works with adults who are trying to manage anxiety, depression, grief, or stress and who want practical steps to feel better. Marcel uses clear, direct conversation and a steady presence to help people get unstuck.

He blends a few different methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts that keep problems going and replace them with more helpful habits.

Background and approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches how to make choices that align with personal values even when feelings are hard. Marcel also relies on client-centered principles, so sessions are guided by the person’s goals and pace. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about change, helping them weigh options and build motivation.

Solution-Focused work keeps the focus on small, achievable steps that move a person forward. With three years of clinical experience and credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Clinical Social Worker (CSW) in Georgia, he combines practical tools with empathy. He helps people tackle issues like codependency, communication problems, chronic pain and process addictions while building stronger coping skills.

Marcel offers sessions in English through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. He aims to make therapy fit everyday life and meet people where they are.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Marcel lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Family conflicts
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Approaches Marcel names

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Online support

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Marcel uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change thought and behavior patterns that feed anxiety, depression, or addictive habits. CBT focuses on practical steps and skill building to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which teaches how to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them control actions. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values even when emotions are painful.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcel will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest methods that fit those needs. He adjusts plans over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs. Video calls work well for in-depth conversation and visual connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief updates, between-session support, or when written reflection helps the work move forward.

These remote options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between sessions while working toward meaningful change.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Marcel help with?

He helps people with addictions, substance use, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and communication problems, and issues like codependency and chronic pain.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are collaborative and goal focused. He mixes practical tools with conversation that centers the person's own priorities.

What experience does he have working with these issues?

He has three years of clinical experience working with addictions, relationship struggles, coping with life changes, and related concerns.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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