Dina Payne
Illinois LCSW using CBT, trauma-focused, client-centered approaches
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About
Dina Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with nine years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from St. Louis University, earned in 2008 with an emphasis on School Social Work and Marriage and the Family. Her professional path includes roles in the foster care system, college and high school settings, and work as an individual therapist and couples counselor.
Dina's clinical interests span a wide range of concerns listed in her specialties, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas noted in her profile include caregiver stress, attachment and commitment issues, infidelity, isolation and life purpose.
Her work is informed by Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Dina aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals and develop practical plans tailored to the concerns they bring, while maintaining a non-judgmental environment for therapeutic exploration.
Dina's clinical interests span a wide range of concerns listed in her specialties, including stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas noted in her profile include caregiver stress, attachment and commitment issues, infidelity, isolation and life purpose.
Her work is informed by Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Dina aims to collaborate with clients to identify goals and develop practical plans tailored to the concerns they bring, while maintaining a non-judgmental environment for therapeutic exploration.
- Location:
- Illinois, United States
- Years Experience:
- 9
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Commitment issues, Control issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Somatization, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IL LCSW 149.017887
- NPI Number: 1154793974
- License: LCSW (Illinois)
Remote therapy with structured and trauma-informed options
Dina offers online sessions that integrate Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address a variety of concerns. Client-Centered Therapy here emphasizes working from the client perspective, allowing the individual's goals and values to guide session work and planning.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to explore connections among thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and to practice concrete skills for managing day-to-day challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy is applied when past traumatic experiences are a central concern, with attention to processing those experiences and their current impact.
She collaborates with people who prefer either a structured, skill-building approach or a process-oriented exploration of trauma and relationship patterns. Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for connecting.
What is Dina Payne's professional background?
Dina Payne holds a Master of Social Work from St. Louis University (2008) and has worked in settings that include the foster care system, a college, a high school, and as an individual therapist and couples counselor.
What are her credentials and license details?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details listed are IL LCSW 149.017887.
Which languages does she speak?
The profile indicates she works in English.
Where is she located?
Dina is based in Illinois.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Remote communication options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile specifies that she does not accept international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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