Rev. Larry Payne, LPC

Rev. Larry Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process that allows individuals to explore personal challenges, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. He meets people where they are and works at each person’s pace to address present concerns and improve overall quality of life.

He has supported people facing grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, and spiritual distress. In difficult seasons, he believes that a skilled guide can help clear obstacles and assist in building a new path forward. His practice emphasizes compassion, practical insight, and steady support as clients navigate life transitions and healing.

He frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions to develop new coping skills and shift unhelpful patterns. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-focused strategies when appropriate to address persistent emotional pain and traumatic memories. Spirituality is often part of the work, and he honors each client’s spiritual perspective while bringing his own progressive faith that emphasizes love, goodness, and the possibility of renewal.

Seeking help takes courage, and Rev. Larry Payne encourages those ready for change to take a first step toward a better life together.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Rev. Larry Payne commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and everyday stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on accepting difficult emotions while committing to values-driven actions, which can be useful for coping with loss, life transitions, and persistent worry.

He also uses trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to affect daily functioning, offering ways to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on relationships and wellbeing. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey - Rev. Larry Payne collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Rev. Larry Payne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity during life changes, and allow people to access licensed professionals from varied settings while working toward meaningful, practical change.