Marcus Clark , LCSW, CSW

Marcus Clark is a clinical social worker licensed in Georgia with seven years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a range of mental health and addiction challenges. He earned a Master of Social Work from Kennesaw State University in 2015 and holds the credentials LCSW and CSW - LCSW meaning Licensed Clinical Social Worker and CSW denoting Clinical Social Worker. Marcus has delivered care in diverse settings, including outpatient mental health and addictive disease programs, community mental health centers, community and home-based services, and juvenile and adult correctional centers.

His clinical background spans mood and anxiety disorders, conduct and adjustment disorders, PTSD, personality disorders, and more, alongside specialized work in substance use and process addictions. Marcus combines evidence-informed methods with practical addiction supports, including familiarity with 12-step approaches, to address both mental health and recovery needs. He favors a holistic, strengths-based style that recognizes each person’s capacity for growth and change, drawing on modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused interventions.

Marcus emphasizes collaboration when shaping treatment, integrating clients' goals and strengths into a tailored plan that addresses symptoms, coping skills, relationships, and long-term functioning. He is committed to helping clients build resilience and practical strategies to navigate everyday challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches Delivered Online

Marcus commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy and draws on motivational interviewing when appropriate. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and related mood concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, which can be helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and coping with trauma. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented method that helps people resolve ambivalence and strengthen motivation for behavior change, particularly useful in addressing substance use and readiness for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Marcus works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Marcus can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access licensed professionals from a range of locations and to continue work on skills, coping strategies, and recovery without rearranging major parts of daily life.