Rev. Larry Payne , LPC

Rev. Larry Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience practicing as a licensed counselor. He approaches therapy as a space for personal exploration, insight, and practical change, guiding people through difficult transitions toward a healthier adjustment and improved quality of life.

He has supported individuals dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, troubled relationships, and spiritual distress. Rev. Payne combines professional experience with compassion and insight to help people confront obstacles, develop coping skills, and rebuild routine and meaning after loss or upheaval.

In his work he commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - a method that examines the links between thoughts, behaviors, and emotions to build new skills and perspectives. He may also use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or trauma-focused approaches when those methods fit a person’s needs. Rev. Payne respects each client’s spiritual perspective and describes his faith as progressive, grounded in a belief in love, goodness, and the possibility of renewal.

He emphasizes working at each person’s pace and partnering with clients to identify goals and practical steps forward. Seeking help is a courageous first move, and Rev. Payne aims to offer steady professional support to help individuals find a new path.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Rev. Larry Payne uses several evidence-informed approaches in his practice and adapts them to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to live a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present, which can help with grief, life transitions, and chronic stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing impact by working on specific trauma-related symptoms and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Rev. Larry Payne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. He tailors interventions over time and checks in regularly to ensure the work feels helpful.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - provide practical flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility constraints. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to offer consistent, accessible support while fitting therapy into daily life and making it easier to continue care through life changes.