Elizabeth Payne, LPCC

Elizabeth Payne is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in California. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or big life changes. Her style is direct and collaborative, aimed at helping clients find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can name what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work for tackling unhelpful thinking and learning new coping skills. Mindfulness techniques are used to calm the body and bring attention back to the present moment.

Elizabeth has eight years of clinical experience. Over that time she has supported people dealing with panic attacks, social anxiety, workplace stress, body image concerns, and relationship or attachment issues. She also helps clients facing questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.

Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. She listens for patterns, then helps clients practice concrete strategies between sessions. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier emotions, and stronger daily routines.

People who choose her tend to want practical tools and thoughtful conversation. She offers care that respects each person’s background and identity while helping them take steps toward goals they name.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on accepting, nonjudgmental conversation so clients can name their concerns. Online work using this approach usually centers on listening, clarifying values, and deciding practical next steps that feel manageable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises such as thought records and behavioral experiments; these tools transfer well to remote sessions and homework between meetings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist and client will decide together which methods fit best based on symptoms, goals, and personal preference. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and remove travel time so clients can use more of their day for self-care. Licensed professionals tailor pacing and exercises so the work can be effective even when conducted remotely.