- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Workplace issues
About Marcell
Marcell Gardner Spates is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Georgia with five years of professional experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. He also focuses on communication problems, life purpose, men’s issues, money and financial worries, workplace struggles, and social anxiety and phobia.
He draws on more than a decade of experience that includes professional school counseling work with adolescents and teens. That background informs a straightforward way of talking about problems and planning next steps. Sessions tend to be practical and centered on what the client wants to change.
In sessions he invites people to share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Conversations typically include looking at what’s not working and trying small, manageable shifts. He pays attention to motivation, confidence, and practical skills for handling difficult moments.
People often come with specific concerns like managing anger at work, easing social anxiety, or coping with loss. He works with individuals to set clear goals and track progress over time. The emphasis is on direct support that fits into everyday life.
For those worried about starting, he explains the first steps and what to expect from an initial meeting. He encourages honest questions and sets realistic, short-term targets to build forward momentum.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Marcell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is structured problem-solving, which breaks larger worries into specific steps and actions to try in daily life. This helps with workplace stress, financial worries, and motivation issues.He also uses methods that target anxiety and mood by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new ways of responding. These techniques support people working on social anxiety, low confidence, or recurring worry.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. This collaborative stance means techniques can change as progress is seen and needs shift.
The biography did not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer sessions without needing to be on camera if that feels better. Many licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework for remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related concerns like communication problems, life purpose, men’s issues, money worries, workplace difficulties, and social anxiety and phobia.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear steps and daily habits. Sessions often include talking through problems, identifying small changes, and tracking progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional counseling experience and over a decade of work in school counseling with adolescents and teens.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia and practices in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, by phone, or by video.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.