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Brookeita Payne

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. I completed my Master's degree at Wheelock College. I have been working in the Behavioral Health field for 15 years and have been a licensed social worker for10 years, specifically supporting clients who face challenges with behavioral health, substance use and everything that life throws at them in between.

My approach to therapy

My style and approach is open in a whole person approach. I am here to support therefore I listen well. I ask questions to learn what motivates you, as I support you in developing solutions. I will challenge your way of thinking in order to support with addressing your problems and changing your behaviors.

What you can expect from me

You can expect that your care will be centered around you. You will develop your goals, I will support you in achieving them. On a quarterly basis we'll assess your progress and realign on goals as needed.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Affirming, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Boston University (formerly Wheelock College)
  • License type
    LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (Massachusetts, District Of Columbia), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Clinical) (Maryland)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Oscar, Oxford, Point32 Healthcare, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Multi-Systemic (MST), Positive Psychology
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English