Okay, let’s tackle this. So Marc Maccini has a background in counseling and education, but his skills in photography and public speaking are quite different. Considering his location in Nahant, Massachusetts, and his certification as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, I would estimate his hourly rate to be on the lower side. Averages for mental health counselors in the US range from $40 to $100 per hour, depending on experience and location. Since Maccini has a strong educational background and is certified, I would place him in the middle of this range. However, his skills in photography and public speaking are not directly related to his counseling work, so I won’t add a premium for those skills. Let’s assume an average rate for a mental health counselor in his location and with his certification, which is around $75 per hour.