Troy Payne , LCSW

Troy Payne is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who combines formal training with practical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and mood concerns. He earned a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Capella University in 2019 - the MSW is a graduate degree focused on clinical practice and social welfare - and holds an LCSW credential, which indicates advanced clinical licensure in social work.

Over six years of practice, Troy has worked with individuals of all ages facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, self-harm behaviors, and suicidal thoughts. He has a particular focus on supporting people whose lives have been disrupted by traumatic events, and he tailors care to address how those experiences affect day-to-day functioning and relationships.

Troy draws from a range of evidence-based techniques to help clients meet their goals, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, cognitive restructuring, narrative exposure, and Motivational Interviewing. He approaches therapy with the belief that everyone is capable of growth and that the therapist's role is to offer a trusting and supportive environment that facilitates change.

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