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Marcus Clark

Practical therapy for stress and addiction recovery

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marcus

Marcus Clark is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns, and family challenges. He practices from Georgia and brings seven years of experience to sessions. Marcus speaks English and uses straightforward language to help parents and adults think through problems and plan next steps.

He trained with a Master of Social Work and has worked in outpatient mental health, addiction programs, community mental health centers, home-based services, and correctional settings for both juveniles and adults.

Background and approach

That range means he has seen many forms of mood and anxiety concerns, trauma, and substance issues in different settings. Marcus draws on practical methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to help people set goals and stay motivated.

Mindfulness-based ideas are woven into sessions when they fit the client's needs. In-session work tends to be direct and skills-oriented. Marcus emphasizes building strengths, learning tools, and practicing small changes between meetings.

He can talk through coping skills for sleep, anger, grief, and relationship communication. Parents reading this can expect clear explanations and step-by-step plans when appropriate. Marcus tailors the pace to each person's comfort and helps clients identify what to try next.

If video, phone, chat, or text better fits a family's life, he offers those formats.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Marcus uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change mood and stress levels. CBT is practical and often includes short tools and exercises to use between sessions.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. DBT-style skills can help with strong emotions and quick conflict moments by providing simple steps to practice.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marcus will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before, then recommend a mix of methods. Clients and therapist adjust the plan over time based on what feels most useful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to practice skills between contacts. The variety of formats also lets people choose what feels most comfortable while working on stress, addiction, mood, or communication challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marcus commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, and ADHD among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Marcus uses practical, skills-based methods that focus on strengths and small steps. Sessions often include goal-setting, coping skills, and exercises to practice between meetings.
What kind of experience does he have?
He has seven years of clinical experience in outpatient mental health, addiction programs, community mental health, home-based services, and correctional centers serving juveniles and adults.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and holds CSW status with licence GA LCSW CSW006675, and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Marcus?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
7 years
Licensed
Georgia
Languages
English

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