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Heather Payne

Therapist(she/her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, My name is Heather and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and am certified in Animal Assisted Play Therapy and grief and loss. I was formerly a Registered Nurse, so have a special interest in helping people dealing with medical issues, trauma, grief and loss.Your story and challenges are unique to you, and I am here to help you remove the roadblocks that prevent you from living your best life.

My approach to therapy

My therapeutic approach is individualized to your specific needs. I am very person centered, and believe we all have the capability to find solutions to our struggles. I focus on empowering you to find answers to your problems, and gain confidence in yourself.

What you can expect from me

I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable and validated when you express yourself freely. I hope you will leave your sessions feeling heard and understood. I believe honesty and trust between the therapist and client are the most important factors in a successful counseling relationship.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Warm, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Argosy University Sarasota, Bachelor of Science at Nova Southeatern University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Infertility, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Play, Experiential, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Narrative Therapy, Strength-Based, Critical Incident Stress Debrief (CISD), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English