About
The practice specializes in working with adolescents, particularly those from the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals struggling with depression. Located in Mount Pleasant, SC, Acting Out Loud Therapy offers a unique approach to therapy that incorporates creative exercises, role play, improvisation, and other expressive arts in the therapeutic environment. This approach aims to help young people find alternatives to negative thinking and learn coping skills in a creative environment. The practice's team, led by S. Novie Payne, LPC, CAGCS, is committed to providing personalized attention and effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding among clients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. With a focus on healing and growth, Acting Out Loud Therapy works with clients to make small changes to self-defeating behavior and cope with feelings of sadness, fear, and pain, leading to life-altering results.
Insurance & payment
Acting Out Loud Therapy accepts several insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care Medicaid, First Choice by Select Health, Healthy Blue Medicaid, Healthy Connections Medicaid, Humana, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, and SelectHealth.
- Medicaid
- First Choice by Select Health
- Humana
- Molina Healthcare
- SelectHealth
- Out of network
Listed fee: $190 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Adolescent Therapy
Acting Out Loud Therapy offers creative and expressive arts-based therapy for adolescents, helping them find alternatives to negative thinking and learn coping skills.
Adult Counseling
The practice provides evidence-based interventions for adults, addressing a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, marital concerns, and life transitions.
Group Therapy
Acting Out Loud Therapy offers group therapy sessions, providing a supportive environment for individuals to share experiences and learn from one another.
Youth Workshops
The practice offers workshops specifically designed for youth, focusing on creative expression and skill-building to promote healthy development and coping strategies.