Dina Payne
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
About Dina
Hello! Choosing to speak to a therapist is not always easy, but at times, we all need someone to talk to, who understands and who can be a neutral person to talk to. I want you to be able to feel comfortable in a non-judgmental atmosphere. When we talk, I hope that you find that I am understanding, knowledgeable and that together we can develop a plan to help you begin to feel better and to reach your goals.
My name is Dina Payne, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Illinois. I earned a Masters Degree of Social Work at St. Louis University in 2008 with an emphasis on School Social Work and Marriage and the Family. I have been so lucky to work in a variety of settings with the foster care system, a college, a high school, and as an individual therapist working with adolescents, adults, with families and also a couples counselor. In my free time, I enjoy walking the dogs, reading, yoga and crafts.
What Dina helps with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Dina works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “I have recommended BetterHelp to tons of people bc of Dina. I actually enjoy therapy. I’ve always hated it. But with Dina, I like it.”
- “Dina has been awesome since I started talking to her in March. There is still a lot I need to work through but she is helping me through my new diagnosis and really getting down to things I've never talked about or dealt with before.”
- “Dina was a wonderful counselor and I thank her for her services. She is very in tune and goes the extra mile. I definitely recommend her to anyone that needs a listening and gentle ear.”
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- “Very helpful. Gets to the root of the problem. Professional. Supportive.”
- “Dina is awesome. In the short time we have been having sessions she has made me feel so much better about everything. I still have a long road but I'm glad I finally took the leap.”
- “I just started working with Dina and she has been an excellent listener, supporter and cheerleader!!!”
- “Dina Payne made me feel confident speaking with my adult daughters. I really was at a lost with words expressing my disappointment with my daughters. Dina helped me with ways of communicating with them without hurting their feelings. I was able to tell them my feelings and not being defensive. I would definitely recommend Dina.”
- “After a couple of sessions with Dina, I feel much better and I am able to analyze situations better. I would highly recommend anyone who is questioning whether or not to go to therapy, to try it for at least a couple months. Dina and BetterHelp have been an amazing resource in my life that I've denied needing for too long. I can't thank you enough for the clarity and support. It has truly helped me for the better.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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