Marcus Clark , LCSW, CSW

Marcus Clark is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with seven years of experience offering therapy to adolescents and adults. He earned his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Kennesaw State University in 2015 and has delivered care in a variety of settings, including outpatient mental health and addictive disease programs, community mental health centers, community and home-based services, and both juvenile and adult correctional facilities.

His clinical work centers on mental health treatment and addiction counseling, addressing mood disorders, anxiety, conduct and adjustment disorders, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, substance abuse, and process addictions. He brings particular experience supporting people with stress, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Marcus uses a holistic, strengths-based orientation that emphasizes each person s capacity for growth and positive change. He draws on evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused approaches, and is familiar with 12-step programs for substance and process addictions. Marcus holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and CSW credentials and applies his training across diverse treatment environments.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Marcus Clark

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to change reactions and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many mood-related concerns and focuses on present-day strategies that produce measurable changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and problem-solving skills to help regulate emotions and improve interpersonal effectiveness. It can be particularly helpful for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and building coping strategies for distressing situations.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches strategies to notice thoughts and sensations without judgment and to cultivate present-moment awareness. These practices can reduce reactivity, support emotional regulation, and complement other therapeutic work for stress, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marcus works collaboratively with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and needs and then tailors methods accordingly so the treatment fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to access consistent care from home or elsewhere. These options offer flexibility in scheduling and communication style, allowing clients and licensed professionals to focus on progress using the format that works best for them.