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Deandra Payne-Allen

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Deandra Payne-Allen holds an MA in Clinical Mental Health and a BA in Human Relations from Trinity University, Washington, DC. She has worked across psychiatric residential treatment, homeless shelters, university counseling, and outpatient settings. Deandra has supported clients with a range of diagnoses, including trauma, bipolar disorder, conduct disorders, personality disorders, substance use, depression, and anxiety.

My approach to therapy

I view counseling as a collaborative process, using a person-centered, solution-focused approach to help individuals set goals and build positive relationships.

What you can expect from me

I begin with an introductory session for you to share your story and therapy goals. My aim is to create a supportive and safe environment for open communication. Together, we’ll focus on making your goals a reality in subsequent sessions.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Trinity Washington University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Stress management, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Management, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Humanistic, Jungian, Structural Family, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Seeking Safety, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT, Multidimensional Family, Prolonged Exposure (PE), Attachment Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Relational, Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English