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Rev. Larry Payne

Calm, practical counseling for life transitions

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Larry

Rev. Larry Payne welcomes people seeking practical, steady guidance through stressful life seasons. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - with 15 years licensed experience and many more years in helping roles.

He focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. Sessions aim to reduce overwhelming feelings and build skills for daily life. He often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and trauma-focused ideas to address how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact.

Background and approach

That can mean noticing unhelpful thinking, trying small behavioral changes, or learning ways to handle painful memories. He talks with clients at a pace that feels manageable and adjusts approaches to fit what each person needs. His work covers common concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.

He also addresses relationship and parenting topics, trauma and abuse, career strain, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to aging and caregiving. He brings attention to practical problems and to the values that matter to each person. Rev.

Payne respects spiritual perspectives and integrates faith when it is meaningful to the person in therapy. He aims for a calm, respectful tone and straightforward feedback. He helps people identify next steps and build everyday habits that support healthier adjustment.

Sessions are offered in English and are based in Texas. He is a licensed professional counselor holding TX LPC 64754 and works through scheduled online formats to meet client needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Rev. Payne commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and habits that keep problems going and then testing small changes to those thoughts and behaviors to see what helps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing inner experiences, clarifying personal values, and taking action toward what matters despite difficult feelings.

He may also draw on trauma-focused techniques when past painful events affect daily life. Those approaches gently help people understand and change how memories and reactions influence current functioning. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - the therapist listens to each person’s story, discusses options, and adjusts methods based on needs, goals, and preferences.

Online formats offer flexibility and consistent access to care. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions provide an audio-only option, and live chat or text-based messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between appointments. These choices make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to keep continuity of care when life gets complicated.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, career strain, compassion fatigue, and related topics.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, focusing on small steps and changes clients can use day to day.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a licensed counselor, and additional years working in helping professions before licensure.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with license TX LPC 64754 and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are online or remote sessions available?
Yes. Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time according to therapist availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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