About
Demah S. Payne III, a licensed clinical mental health counselor with over 15 years of experience. The practice offers online counseling services across North Carolina and South Carolina, providing a safe space for individuals to navigate life's challenges. Dr. Payne specializes in helping clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, relationship challenges, and life transitions. He uses a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths-based approaches to help clients build clarity, confidence, and meaningful change. At Step Into Your Greatness, PLLC, Dr. Payne believes that counseling is not about 'fixing' someone, but about helping individuals recognize their strengths and develop new tools for growth, healing, and resilience.
Insurance & payment
Step Into Your Greatness, PLLC accepts Aetna, Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna and Evernorth, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, and Oscar Health insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- UnitedHealthcare
- UMR
- Out of network
Listed fee: $150 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Anxiety Counseling
Dr. Payne helps individuals manage anxiety through a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths-based approaches.
Depression Counseling
Dr. Payne provides counseling services to help individuals manage depression, using a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space to support clients in navigating life's challenges.
Trauma and PTSD Counseling
Dr. Payne specializes in helping individuals manage trauma and PTSD, using a strengths-based approach to help clients regain a sense of control and confidence in their lives.
LGBTQIA+ Individual Therapy
Dr. Payne offers individual therapy services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, providing a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their identities and navigate life's challenges.
Men's Issues Counseling
Dr. Payne provides counseling services to help men address relationship challenges, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions, using a collaborative and nonjudgmental approach.
Telehealth Therapy
Step Into Your Greatness, PLLC offers online counseling services across North Carolina and South Carolina, providing a convenient and accessible way for individuals to access mental health support.