How do I find clients who will actually pay me?

You can do the work, which is the part most people never master. What you are missing is not talent, it is the bridge between your skill and the people who need it. That bridge is a learnable thing, and the fact that no one taught it to you does not mean you cannot build it. People hire who they know and trust, so your job is simply to become known by the people who have the problem you solve. That is less about clever marketing and more about being visible and clear. Say plainly what you do and who you help. Show up where those people already are. Ask the people who know your work to point others toward you. Start with the warmest path: tell everyone you already know, in plain words, what you do and that you are looking for clients. Ask each of them if they know one person who might need it. Referrals from people who trust you are the easiest first clients to win. You do not need a crowd. You need a handful of honest conversations to start the flow.