Marcel Payne - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

15 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Marcel Payne

As a licensed therapist in Georgia, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex life challenges. My professional approach centers on addressing addiction, family dynamics, and personal growth. I bring expertise in helping clients work through communication barriers, manage guilt and shame, and develop healthier relationship patterns.

My practice focuses on supporting individuals struggling with process addictions, substance use challenges, chronic health conditions, and interpersonal dynamics. I understand that healing is a deeply personal journey, and I’m committed to creating a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for change.

Drawing from evidence-based practices, I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, enhance coping skills, and support sustainable personal transformation. My goal is to empower individuals to reconnect with their inherent strengths and create more fulfilling lives.

Licenses

LCSW

CSW006383

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Gottman Method
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I am awful with therapy. I don't feel as if I deserve help and monetary aspect frightens me. Yet with the interactions with Mr. Payne I feel satisfactory about myself. I don't feel as lost.”

“Marcel is a thoughtful, astute therapist who listens carefully, draws relevant connections and provides sound advice. I enjoy working with him.”

“Great Therapist!”

“Dr. Payne is really making me think about the next steps. Feel really comfortable with him.”

“Marcel is a wonderful therapist. He’s easy to talk to, has a keen insight and lots of great direction for me and my wife. We love our sessions with him!”

“Mr Payne has been a wonderful ear and companion to help me figure out my own demons. I appreciate the time conversing with him. I have always been nervous about therapy. I'm glad there are good people like Mr Payne helping people.”

“Great guy, great listener. Happy to have found him”

“I had a great session with Marcel...felt comfortable and he never interrupted me waited for me to finish a thought then he discussed my feelings with professionalism.Very casual and a good listener”

“Happy with my therapist and progress. Thanks.”

“Very easy to talk to and tries different communication methods to help us move forward.”

“Marcel is a great listener, quite authentic and very insightful.”

“Great”

“Marcel has been awesome and very helpful to me. He is easy to talk to, not judgmental, and appears to really care about me and my problems.”

“Marcel Payne is very kind and patient. He is truly a good listener. He tries to gear his advice to your specific situation and to understand you on a very individual level. I believe that he is quite smart and has great logical reasoning abilities.”

“With the short time I've been working with Marcel I've seen his excellence as a person and his efforts to improve my quality of life. He is a extraordinary man and has very helpful, he gets to the point and isn't afraid to talk about the difficult subjects and push me out of my comfort Zone, would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking into therapy.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.