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Marcel Spencer

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Most people don't start therapy because life is going well. They start because the stress has become too much to carry alone.

If you're a professional who feels overwhelmed by anxiety, relationship stress, depression, or a major life transition, therapy can help you regain clarity and feel like yourself again. Whether you're struggling to communicate with your partner, constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, or finding it difficult to balance the demands of work and personal life, you don't have to figure it out alone.

With over 10 years of experience, I help adults move beyond simply managing symptoms and start making meaningful changes. My approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify what's keeping you stuck, develop practical strategies that work in everyday life, and create lasting change—not just temporary relief.

My clients appreciate having a therapist who is both compassionate and direct. Together, we'll identify clear goals, build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and help you feel more confident navigating life's challenges.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, practical, and goal-oriented. I believe therapy should help you understand what's happening, identify what's keeping you stuck, and develop strategies you can actually use in your everyday life. I combine evidence-based approaches like CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy with honest conversation and collaboration. My goal is to help you feel better, gain clarity, and make meaningful changes that last.

What you can expect from me

You don't have to have everything figured out before starting therapy.

Many of my clients are successful professionals who are used to solving everyone else's problems but struggle to ask for help with their own. By the time they reach out, they're often exhausted, disconnected in their relationships, or overwhelmed by anxiety and stress.

Our first session is focused on understanding what's happening, identifying what's keeping you stuck, and creating a clear plan for moving forward. I won't just sit back and nod. You'll leave sessions with practical insights, specific strategies, and realistic goals you can begin applying immediately.

My goal is to help you experience meaningful progress as quickly as possible while creating lasting change over time.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at The University of Texas at Arlington
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English