Marcus is a nationally certified counselor who is working towards his L.P.C.C. licensure. Marcus graduated from Walden University, receiving his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Marcus possesses extensive clinical experience. He specializes in working with adolescents and adults in extensive in-patient stabilization and residential treatment facilities, as well as juvenile detention facilities. Marcus enjoys working with various clients, including teenagers, adults, married couples, and families. He has a wide variety of experience working with clients who struggle with issues such as family conflict, low self-esteem, anger management, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, sexual abuse, self- injury, suicidal ideation, substance abuse, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Marcus employs a culturally sensitive integrative therapeutic approach. This eclectic approach combines person-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral techniques to facilitate the client's adaptation to therapy by tailoring treatment to the client's specific characteristics and needs. Marcus persistently incorporates multicultural concepts into the therapeutic relationship because he believes culture greatly influences how we interrelate with those around us.

Marcus was inspired to join the helping profession after observing the lack of mental health resources in his community. As a social change advocate, He has accepted the responsibility to help change the stigma and public perception of mental illness. Marcus is deeply passionate about building and fostering relationships.

Marcus lives in Atlanta, Georgia where he and his wife of 27 years have raised their daughter and five sons. Marcus is an ordained deacon and has a passion to serve those in need. In his leisure, Marcus enjoys spending time with his family, reading, working out, running, bicycling, and participating in volunteer community service projects.