Deana Payne, MSW, LCSW

I am an experienced mental health professional who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. I’ve been licensed since 2006. It is my passion to provide a safe, confidential, nonjudgmental environment to help clients develop healthy coping skills, reduce stress, heal, grow, & succeed in life. It is important to address our mental health needs or often times we will feel the impact of it in other areas of our health and life as well.

I have experience in Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar, Relationship issues (Family, Marriage, Parenting), Grief, Sleep issues, Stress, Trauma, Behavioral Concerns (Children/Teenager), Abuse, Anger Management, Chronic Problems, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Adjustment issues, Life Transitions, Low Self-Esteem, Thoughts of Suicide, Infidelity, and Addictions.

I have worked with a Psychiatrist and lead Court Mandated Anger Management Groups for teenagers, I lead groups in the Inpatient Stress Unit at a Hospital, and I did evaluations in the ER to determine if someone needed admitted or not for mental health reasons.

I have worked in private practice under someone else's ownership. Worked a lot with Children's Division. Had many children/teenagers referred to me that had been removed from their families and placed in state custody. Was able to be a part of and help in reconnecting some families. Worked with children and teenagers in healing from trauma, abuse, neglect, and low self-esteem. Worked with parents to make life changing decisions, break habits, and fight their way back.

I have worked as a therapist in a medical setting in which I became the Behavioral Health Director. I was able to help a wide range of ages and issues. I was also certified as a Behavioral Health Consultant in which I worked closely with Primary Care Physicians to consider the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of health and conducted brief interventions on a wide range of issues.

I started a Behavioral Health Program and am the Behavioral Health Director & Therapist for a non-for-profit corporation who's mission is to provide programs and services that give individuals with disabilities the choice to maintain independence in their homes and communities.

Qualifications are important to look for when seeking a good therapist. But someone who has a great education will only make a great partner in therapy if they have a personality to match. A good therapeutic relationship and a safe, comfortable, non-judgmental environment is a vital necessity for productive therapy. I hope to be able to provide this for you.