Sandi Payne
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (779) 256-5413
Available online only
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
“Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved.”-Winnie the Pooh
Too often, we see our children’s mental health or behavioral challenges as a “problem to be solved” instead of an experience in life. This can make us and our kids feel stuck or hopeless. It is okay to be uncomfortable in our journeys and I am here to sit with your child and help them navigate through the ups and downs of their own life experiences. When we view life as a journey and not a problem, it opens up a world of possibilities for growth.
I enjoy working with ages 4-24 anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiance (ODD), self-harm, anger management, school issues, adoption, coping skills, peer relationships, and parenting.
I am very passionate about advocating for the needs of children/teens and empathetic to the change that each stage of life can bring. I make it a priority to create a safe, trusting and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore emotional difficulties and learn new coping strategies to help manage symptoms.
Call or Email Sandi Payne now for a free 15 minute consultation - (779) 256-5413
Let's Connect (779) 256-5413
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Optum
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Sandi Payne
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (779) 256-5413
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 180.012170 Sandi Payne
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended National Louis University , Masters in Community Counseling , Graduated 2015
- Degree/Diploma from College of DuPage Associates Residential Child Care / 1995
- Degree/Diploma from National Louis University Bachelors of Art Human Services / 1997
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Sandi Payne
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (779) 256-5413
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Parenting
- ADHD
- Child
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Illness
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Sandi Payne
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (779) 256-5413