- Workplace stress
- Anxiety and panic
- Life transitions
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Payne is an LPCC practicing in California who focuses on anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and stress. She helps people facing life transitions and those trying to find clearer direction at work and in life. Her style is down-to-earth and collaborative, and she guides practical steps you can use between sessions.
She centers sessions on the person in front of her, listening first and shaping goals together. Treatment often combines clear skill-building with attention to personal stories and values. That may look like learning tools to manage panic or anxiety, practicing communication for workplace stress, or naming patterns that influence self-image.
Her background includes eight years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness. Elizabeth draws on a mix of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and narrative work to match what each person needs. She describes her work as collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Elizabeth pays attention to culture, identity, and how social pressures affect mental health. She aims to offer a nonjudgmental space where questions about purpose, body image, and life direction can be talked through honestly. Her focus includes young adult and midlife concerns without limiting the conversation to any single life stage.
For people juggling workplace demands and personal growth, she helps translate insight into manageable actions. Sessions emphasize small changes that add up, like coping strategies for panic, clearer communication at work, and practices to reduce stress and improve daily functioning.
How her approaches fit into online care
Elizabeth often uses client-centered work to build a trusting relationship and help clients set meaningful goals. That approach is about listening closely, reflecting what matters, and shaping sessions around each person's priorities. It supports conversations about work stress, identity, and life purpose.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on practical skills and short-term strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT techniques can help with panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace overwhelm by teaching tools for moments when symptoms arise.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She collaborates with clients to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and she'll adjust plans as needs change. This means trials of different techniques and regular check-ins about what is helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, offer quicker check-ins during a break at work, or reduce travel time. It also allows for practicing mindfulness exercises and CBT homework between meetings to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to work and life?
She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life changes. Workplace issues, communication problems, and questions about purpose are also common topics.
What is her approach to therapy?
Elizabeth uses a collaborative, person-centered style and draws on practical methods. Sessions commonly include cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and narrative work to build skills and reframe stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, and life transitions. That experience includes helping clients manage panic and workplace stress.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPCC practicing in California. The LPCC credential stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Therapy is offered for clients located in the region where she is licensed.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before the first session.