Marcel Payne, LCSW, CSW

Marcel Payne is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia who uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people facing life’s hard moments. He focuses on addiction, relationship struggles, stress, anxiety, grief, and challenges tied to chronic pain or illness. Marcel works with people who want clearer communication, better boundaries, and relief from guilt or shame.

He starts by listening and building a straightforward plan with each person. Sessions focus on small, achievable steps like identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing new behaviors, and strengthening values that matter. That approach helps people cut through overwhelm and find ways to cope day to day.

Marcel draws on several practical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. These methods produce concrete tools for managing cravings, shifting patterns, and improving mood.

He has three years of clinical experience working with clients on process and substance addictions, codependency, commitment and control issues, and family-related problems. Marcel also helps people adjust to major life changes and the emotional impact of chronic illness or pain.

Sessions are delivered with a calm, nonjudgmental tone and an emphasis on collaboration. People leave with specific strategies they can try between sessions and a clear sense of what to work on next.

How Marcel's approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then pick actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors step by step, which is helpful for mood, stress, and addiction-related cravings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marcel discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods over time. Together they check what is and isn’t working and shift focus to approaches that fit the client's needs.

Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around errands, work breaks, or medical appointments because it removes travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-life settings and bring current examples to sessions for immediate feedback. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and homework to match daily routines, helping clients try small changes between meetings.