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Dina Payne, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Dina

Dina Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois who helps people wrestling with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, and related concerns such as grief, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel heard and collaborate on practical steps toward their goals. With nine years of clinical experience, she brings a calm, understanding presence to sessions and focuses on building a therapeutic plan that fits each person's needs.

Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University with an emphasis on school social work and marriage and family topics. Dina has worked across multiple settings including the foster care system, college and high school environments, and as an individual and couples therapist.

That range of experience informs her work with issues like addictions, parenting challenges, intimacy and trust, caregiving stress, multicultural concerns, and midlife or career transitions. Outside of practice she enjoys walking dogs, reading, yoga, and crafts, interests that contribute to a balanced, relatable approach in therapy.

Approaches for Online Care and Practical Support



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding the client’s perspective and creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space so people can explore their feelings and make choices that align with their values. This approach is helpful for concerns like relationship challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises and skill building. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and some aspects of attention and focus difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their goals, preferences, and the particular challenges they bring, adjusting techniques over time to find the best fit together.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people managing busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access regular support from licensed professionals without reorganizing a lot of daily commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Dina commonly address in therapy?
The practice focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and related topics such as ADHD and intimacy issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach and integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and trauma-focused methods to tailor treatment to each person's needs.
What is her clinical experience?
She has nine years of experience working in settings that include foster care, colleges, high schools, and individual and couples therapy.
Where is Dina licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois and holds the IL LCSW license number 149.017887.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
She conducts therapy in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or via text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How are sessions priced and paid for?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesControl issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English

What Dina can help with

Dina Payne works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Dina works with adolescents, adults, families, and couples.

How Dina approaches therapy

Dina's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Dina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois, with 9 years of clinical experience.