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Troy Payne, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Troy

Troy Payne is an LCSW practicing in Virginia who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem challenges, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With six years of clinical experience and an MSW earned in 2019, he focuses on helping clients whose lives are affected by traumatic events and mood-related concerns. Troy works with a range of mood disorders and issues such as isolation, post-traumatic stress, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder when relevant to a client's needs.

He integrates multiple evidence-based methods to tailor care, drawing on approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, cognitive restructuring, narrative exposure, and motivational interviewing. Troy views growth as possible for all individuals and aims to create a trusting, supportive environment that helps clients pursue their goals.

Outside of his clinical work he enjoys cooking, gardening, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Many of his clinical techniques adapt well to remote settings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and building practical skills for managing anxiety and mood, which can be taught and practiced during video or phone sessions. Trauma-focused approaches like Trauma-Focused CBT and narrative exposure help clients process difficult experiences through structured exploration and gradual exposure, and these methods can be delivered effectively through conversational formats and guided exercises.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. The therapist works with each person to review goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies, adjusting methods over time to find what best supports progress and daily functioning.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow follow-up between appointments via messaging, and provide options for people who prefer shorter or more frequent check-ins in addition to traditional sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Troy commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, and ADHD, and also focuses on related areas like mood disorders, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
Troy uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to fit individual needs, combining cognitive and trauma-focused strategies with motivational interviewing to support practical change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of experience working in clinical settings and earned his MSW in 2019.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LCSW credential with VA LCSW 0904019349 and practices in Virginia.
Does he provide services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available with him?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Isolation / lonelinessMood disordersPost-traumatic stress

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English