Rev. Larry Payne, LPC

Rev. Larry Payne is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 15 years practicing as a licensed counselor. He uses clear, practical approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship and parenting concerns. He aims to move at each person’s pace and focus on changes that improve day-to-day life.

He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions keep problems going. That work includes learning new skills, trying different behaviors, and noticing unhelpful thinking patterns. He also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and trauma-focused methods when those fit the needs presented in sessions.

Larry has long experience supporting people through loss, trauma and spiritual distress. He is comfortable addressing caregiver strain, end-of-life concerns, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and career or life-purpose questions. He pays attention to how life transitions and midlife challenges affect mood and coping.

Spirituality can be part of therapy when the client wants it. He describes his faith as progressive and respects each person’s spiritual views without imposing them. That can mean talking about meaning, values, or the role of belief in healing.

Sessions may include straightforward skill practice, goal-focused conversations, and gentle processing of painful memories. The focus is practical: help people find clearer thinking, more effective actions, and steadier day-to-day functioning. He invites those ready for work to take a step forward and schedule a visit.

How Larry Uses Online Therapy and Evidence-Based Methods

Rev. Larry Payne combines practical methods that translate well to online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that match those values, which can help with stress and life changes. Trauma-focused therapy provides structured ways to process traumatic memories and reduce their impact on daily life.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He works with clients to set goals, tries methods that fit the client’s needs, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients and the therapist check in about what feels useful and what should change so the work stays practical and relevant.

Online formats offer flexibility for different routines and needs. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction for skill practice and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging provide shorter check-ins, support between sessions, and written reflections that some people find helpful. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while fitting into a busy life.