Amy Payne
Hi, I'm Amy. I work with adults carrying trauma and grief, especially the kind of grief that doesn't fade on its own timeline because it's tangled up with how you see yourself now. I'm EMDR and CBT trained and DBT certified. I work full-time in suicide prevention, so I've sat with people through some genuinely hard moments. That's made me steady, and it's made me someone who won't flinch from whatever you bring into the room. I'd be honored to be part of your story.
First session
Our first session is just about getting to know your story, gently, at your pace. No pressure to say everything at once. What you can count on is someone who's been in the room with real pain before and isn't going anywhere. Message me or click on my website to book a session.
Strengths
I draw on EMDR for the memories that words alone can't touch, DBT for the moments emotions feel too big to hold, and CBT for the patterns that keep pulling you back to old pain. Trauma and prolonged grief are where I spend most of my time and care the most about. My job isn't to rush you past what happened, it's to walk next to you while you actually process.
Ideal clients
I draw on EMDR for the memories that words alone can't touch, DBT for the moments emotions feel too big to hold, and CBT for the patterns that pull you back to old pain. Trauma and prolonged grief are where I spend most of my time and care the most about. My job isn't to rush you past what happened, it's to walk next to you while you actually process.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I draw on EMDR for the memories that words alone can't touch, DBT for the moments emotions feel too big to hold, and CBT for the patterns that pull you back to old pain. Trauma and prolonged grief are where I spend most of my time and care the most about. My job isn't to rush you past what happened, it's to walk next to you while you actually process.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
White
Woman
Top specialties
Emotional Regulation
Grief
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anxiety
Attachment Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Childhood / Intergenerational Trauma
Codependency
Depression
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Life Transitions
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Individual Therapy
Doesn't specialize in
ADHD
Autism
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Family Therapy
Licensed in
KentuckyLicense 2020
South CarolinaLicense 11173