Dina Payne, LCSW
- Client-centered care
- CBT and trauma work
- Flexible online sessions
About Dina Payne
Dina earned a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University in 2008 with an emphasis on School Social Work and Marriage and the Family. Her professional background includes work with the foster care system, positions at a college and a high school, and practice as an individual therapist serving adolescents and adults. She has also provided family therapy and couples counseling, gaining experience across diverse settings and age groups.
Clients can expect a respectful, informed approach that blends empathy with concrete strategies. Outside of her clinical work, Dina enjoys walking her dogs, reading, practicing yoga, and exploring crafts, interests she brings to her work through a calm and grounded presence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dina Payne have?
Dina Payne has 9 years of professional experience.
Is Dina Payne a licensed therapist?
Yes. Dina Payne holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are IL LCSW 149.017887.
In which languages does Dina Payne provide therapy?
Dina Payne provides therapy in English.
Where is Dina Payne located?
Dina Payne is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Dina Payne as my therapist?
You can work with Dina Payne through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dina Payne work with international clients?
Dina Payne does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dina Payne cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dina Payne
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the client’s perspective. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, fostering a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore feelings and goals and helping with issues like self-esteem, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing concrete strategies to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and coping with life changes, offering practical tools that clients can apply between sessions.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic experiences with careful, stage-based methods that prioritize safety and stabilization before deeper processing. This approach can help people dealing with post-traumatic stress, abuse, and related difficulties by building skills to manage symptoms and restore a sense of control.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dina works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals and therapists use their training to guide that selection and to support clients through change.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, connect from home or another comfortable place, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are not possible. The goal is effective, convenient support tailored to each person’s life and needs.