- Anger management
- Stress reduction
- Communication skills
About Marcell
Marcell Gardner Spates is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. He has more than a decade of prior work in school counseling with adolescents and teens. He works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression.
He focuses on straightforward conversations about what is causing distress. Sessions look at how anger and frustration show up day to day. He helps people notice triggers, try small changes, and practice different responses. The work is practical and action oriented rather than abstract.
Marcell also addresses communication problems, questions about life purpose, men’s issues, money and financial stress, social anxiety and phobia, and workplace problems. He draws on his school counseling background to support clear goals and steps toward better functioning. Progress is treated as a sequence of small adjustments rather than one big rewrite.
In sessions he invites honest talk and regular check-ins on what is working. He encourages practice between meetings and adapts plans based on results. He aims to help people rebuild confidence and find more predictable ways to respond when anger or anxiety appears.
Clients can expect direct feedback, concrete suggestions, and a focus on skills that apply to everyday situations. Marcell’s approach centers on helping people get back to routines and relationships that feel less strained and more manageable.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Marcell works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use right away. One common approach involves learning and practicing breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce immediate anger and anxiety symptoms. These techniques aim to lower reactivity so someone can respond more intentionally rather than by impulse.Another approach emphasizes communication skill-building. That includes practicing how to state needs, set boundaries, and de-escalate tense interactions. This helps with workplace stress, relationship friction, and recurring arguments that feed resentment.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Marcell will collaborate with each client to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. He checks progress and adjusts plans based on what actually helps between sessions.
The therapist context does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed or quieter, less camera-heavy meetings if that suits someone better.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on clear goals, skills practice, and direct conversation about triggers and responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional work experience and over a decade in school counseling roles with adolescents and teens.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.