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Available both in-person and online
529 Southeast 2nd Street Suite C Lees Summit, MO 64063
Are you a deep-feeler who worries you feel too much, while also feeling like an empty shell? You tend to give so much of yourself that you often end up merging with others and losing yourself. You long for mutually supportive relationships where you both feel seen and understood. But, if you’re honest, people often take advantage of your generosity and empathy, so you’ve found ways to escape even your own pain. You are tired of repeating these patterns and feeling stuck, and you are ready to create some space for what you need.
That’s what I’m here for! It is possible to be deeply connected to others without losing yourself in the process. Using IFS, we’ll explore the parts of you that "merge" to feel good. We’ll unburden core wounds and painful beliefs, helping you gain clarity to make changes from a place of grounded confidence rather than emptiness.
You deserve to feel "at home" within yourself. My approach is holistic and intuitively led, designed for the dreamers and seekers who want to stop escaping and start being present. Together, we will help you reclaim your boundaries and your worth, so you can navigate your relationships with a sense of internal belonging.
Take the first step to help. Call or Marci Payne now - (816) 320-5539

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

529 Southeast 2nd Street

Suite C

Lees Summit, MO 64063 map

(816) 320-5539
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person on Wednesdays in Lee's Summit. Or we can meet via phone or video on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
I specialize in People-Pleasing, Relationship Issues and Emotional Abuse Recovery 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (816) 320-5539
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

529 Southeast 2nd Street

Suite C

Lees Summit, MO 64063 map

(816) 320-5539
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person on Wednesdays in Lee's Summit. Or we can meet via phone or video on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
I specialize in People-Pleasing, Relationship Issues and Emotional Abuse Recovery 
$135 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135

Payment Methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Optum
  • Optum EAP
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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I see both clients who prefer to be self-pay and those who desire to use their insurance. I am in-network with UnitedHealthcare insurance and Optum EAP. And if I'm out-of-network with your plan, I can provide a special receipt for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539
"
I see both clients who prefer to be self-pay and those who desire to use their insurance. I am in-network with UnitedHealthcare insurance and Optum EAP. And if I'm out-of-network with your plan, I can provide a special receipt for you to submit to your insurance for reimbursement.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Missouri / 2001000713 Marci Payne
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Eastern Illinois University, Graduated 1997
  • Additional Credentials

  • License: Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board LCPC 04047 / 2025
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I have almost 30 years of mental health experience. I'm licensed in both Missouri and Kansas.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539
"
I have almost 30 years of mental health experience. I'm licensed in both Missouri and Kansas.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • People-Pleasing
  • Relationship Issues
  • Emotional Abuse Recovery

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in helping deep-feelers and intuitive souls navigate the heavy patterns of people-pleasing and emotional abuse recovery. If relationship challenges leave you feeling like an 'empty shell' from over-empathizing, I use a holistic, IFS-informed approach to help you unburden core wounds and reclaim your identity. My goal is to help you finally feel at home within yourself.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539
"
I specialize in helping deep-feelers and intuitive souls navigate the heavy patterns of people-pleasing and emotional abuse recovery. If relationship challenges leave you feeling like an 'empty shell' from over-empathizing, I use a holistic, IFS-informed approach to help you unburden core wounds and reclaim your identity. My goal is to help you finally feel at home within yourself.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Holistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Somatic
  • Trauma-Informed
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Because every individual's path to wholeness looks different, I utilize an integrative approach that blends relational counseling, somatic awareness, and IFS parts work. This flexible framework allows me to tailor our time to exactly what you need in the moment.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539
"
Because every individual's path to wholeness looks different, I utilize an integrative approach that blends relational counseling, somatic awareness, and IFS parts work. This flexible framework allows me to tailor our time to exactly what you need in the moment.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
or call with questions - (816) 320-5539

Location

Primary Location

529 Southeast 2nd Street

Suite C

Lees Summit, MO 64063

(816) 320-5539
"
I offer therapy sessions in person on Wednesdays in Lee's Summit. Or we can meet via phone or video on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (816) 320-5539
"
I offer therapy sessions in person on Wednesdays in Lee's Summit. Or we can meet via phone or video on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays.
Photo of Marci Payne, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Marci Payne
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (816) 320-5539