Angela Payne, LMHCA
Psychotherapist
(she/her/hers)
I believe therapy works.
Life can absolutely get so much better. It can be hard to know how to ‘human’ when faced with the realities of our existence, but you don’t have to search for the answers alone. You are not alone- many people are struggling to find something that will restore a sense of self, of belonging, purpose, and connection. I am here to support you in finding and integrating those missing pieces of your life and self.
When you work with me, we will combine your knowledge of yourself and my knowledge of healing to create a path to the life and relationships you have been searching for. I offer a safe, inclusive, and judgment-free space where together, we can revisit your past, change your present, and create your best future.
My approach is a good fit for those struggling with anxiety, identity, low self-esteem, self-criticism, grief relationship distress, psychedelic integration, and life transitions. I offer therapeutic therapies based on research, including an EMDR-style of therapy called Lifespan Integration for both Big-T and Little-t trauma. (https://lifespanintegration.com/#)
I have experience working with: all ages of adults, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of many ethnicities, cultures, and spiritual backgrounds, as well as Poly/open relationships, PhD students, Living Internationally/Remote work, Culture Shock and Reverse Culture Shock, Creatives and Entrepreneurs, those childless by choice (as well as parents), & Gamers and Geek Culture, just to name a few.
I work with psychedelic integration therapy for those who have had experiences with psychedelic substances or who are undergoing Ketamine treatments in WA and would like to process their experiences in session. (Please note I *do not* provide any illegal substances or legal prescriptions, nor can I refer you to anyone who offers illegal services, nor can I offer sessions for those in a currently altered state of mind)
Inclusive and Welcoming to All.
About me: I graduated with a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in medieval history and so promptly became a full-time server and bartender, eventually working in fine dining for several years. Looking for more,I sold all my possessions and moved abroad, first to Prague, and then to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Vietnam, where my work and experiences lead me to the field of psychotherapy.
I returned to the US to complete my Master’s Degree in Seattle, WA. While in Seattle, I have volunteered with a shelter for unhoused young people and with Crisis Connections, a suicide and crisis hotline. I previously worked at a community mental health agency where I facilitated LGBTQ support groups and Art for Coping support groups, as well working with clients individually. I started my own private practice in November 2021.
Outside of my role as a counselor & coach, I am an animal lover who loves sci-fi and fantasy, cooking, and traveling as much as possible.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety
Self-esteem
Connecting to your Identity
Life Transitions (career, relationships, moves, losses, just to name a few)
Adjustment Disorder
Trauma healing via Lifespan Integration Therapy
Culture-Shock and Reverse Culture-Shock
International Relocation/Expat Stress
Post-treatment psychedelic integration
Fees
$150 per 50 minute session
Insurance
I am an in-network provider with:
Premera
Lifewise
I can provide a super-bill that you can send to your insurance for reimbursement (amount will depend on your provider, please contact them).
Location
Current availability is weekdays via Telehealth.
Schedule a Session
To talk more about therapy, ask questions, or to set up an appointment, contact Angela Payne today at angela@shelterwoodcollective.com, (414) 678-1361, or visit her website to learn more.
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
