Sarah Payne, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Sarah Payne

Focus areas

Anger Management

Behavioral Therapy

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Work-Related Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Art Therapy

Dance/Movement Therapy

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Sarah Payne

Hi there, I'm Sarah! Taking the first step toward support often requires courage, especially during difficult times, and I'm glad you're here. My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative space where you feel understood, validated, and supported as we work toward healing and hope. My focus I work with teens, adults, and couples facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and moments when hope feels lost. When painful experiences feel overwhelming or hard to make sense of, I offer a warm, structured, and supportive space. Using CBT, EMDR, and ACT, I help you process what you've been through, build coping skills, and reconnect with hope. My approach My approach is warm, collaborative, and goal-oriented. Using CBT, EMDR, and ACT, I help clients understand their experiences, develop practical coping skills, and work through challenges at a pace that feels comfortable. Together, we build on your strengths, foster resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change. My communication style I provide a calm, supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can share at your own pace. My communication style is warm and collaborative, offering gentleness when things feel overwhelming and clear, direct guidance when needed. Together, we balance compassion and honesty to help you feel grounded, understood, and supported in moving forward. My journey to mental healthcare My path to this work began during a time when my 12-year-old child was diagnosed with cancer. In that experience, a licensed clinical social worker entered my life and showed me compassion, clarity, and hope in the midst of uncertainty. That support inspired me to help others find light, healing, and strength through their own challenges. My goals for you I work with you to set goals that are personal, realistic, and aligned with your values, strengths, and lived experience.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Hoarding Disorder

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

Education and training

California State University, Stanislaus, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1699497776

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Sarah Payne work with?

Sarah Payne works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Sarah Payne?

Sarah Payne frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Sarah Payne on their profile.