About Troy
Troy Payne helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, low self-esteem, and attention difficulties. He is introduced here as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, working from Virginia and offering online sessions in English. Troy uses plain conversation and practical tools in sessions.
He focuses on what is getting in the way of daily life and works with each person to set clear, realistic goals. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, with time spent learning skills and practicing them between meetings.
Background and approach
He draws on several evidence-based techniques to address trauma and mood problems. That can mean learning ways to change unhelpful thoughts, building skills to manage strong emotions, or working through upsetting memories at a manageable pace. The approach is adapted to what the person needs rather than following one single method.
Troy earned a Master of Social Work degree and holds a Virginia LCSW license. He has six years of clinical experience supporting people with depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and related concerns. He also has experience addressing issues such as isolation and mood dysregulation.
Outside of clinical work he enjoys cooking, gardening, exercise, and spending time with family and friends. His style is practical, steady, and focused on small changes that add up over time.
Evidence-based approaches and online care
Troy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral techniques that help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. These methods are useful for anxiety, mood problems, and attention-related struggles. He also uses trauma-focused approaches that address upsetting memories in a paced way to reduce their impact on daily life.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Troy works with each person to identify goals, tries approaches that fit those goals, and adjusts methods based on what helps. He aims to involve the person in choices about techniques and pacing so the work feels manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people connect face-to-face, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, skill practice, or when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep continuity of care when in-person visits are not practical.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also works with
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- Virginia
- Languages
- English