Marcel Descheneaux, LICSW

Marcel Descheneaux is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts who works with individuals aiming to create meaningful change and enjoy a more fulfilling life. With 29 years of experience, he offers care for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and the challenges that come with major life transitions. His work also includes focused support for LGBT clients, those navigating BDSM and kink or non-traditional relationships, people living with HIV/AIDS, and individuals facing end-of-life concerns or exploring life purpose and men’s issues.

Marcel is EMDR trained - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is a trauma-informed approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional intensity. In addition to EMDR, he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s situation, helping clients build practical coping skills for stress, relationship difficulties, and post-traumatic stress. He offers flexible options for connecting, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, and focuses on collaborative care that centers clients’ goals and preferences. Marcel provides services in English and accepts clients who are located in Massachusetts.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Marcel practices EMDR and a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques suited to stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. EMDR is a trauma-informed method that supports processing distressing memories so they carry less emotional charge. In addition, he uses skills-oriented, evidence-based strategies that focus on building practical coping tools for daily stress, improving emotional regulation, and addressing intimacy and life-transition challenges.

Marcel approaches treatment collaboratively, working with each person to identify which techniques best fit their goals, preferences, and life context. He helps clients explore options, monitor progress, and adjust approaches as needed so the therapeutic plan remains responsive to what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to maintain continuity of care. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to provide consistent support across different settings, helping clients access care that fits their routines and needs.