Becky Payne, MA, LCPC

Becky is licensed by the state of Illinois and has over 18 years of professional counseling experience.

Certifications / Specializations

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - a technique valuable to overcoming trauma and abuse.

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II)

  • Certified Brain Health Professional

Bio

A native of Clay County, Illinois, Becky moved to Central Illinois to attend Lincoln Christian University where she received a Bachelors in Church and Family Life and a Masters in Counseling. She has dedicated her life to serving people of all ages and backgrounds, especially those with an emphasis on trauma and addictions in the homeless population. She has also served as adjunct professor of Psychology at Lincoln Christian University and St. Louis Christian College.

Becky faithfully served the congregation at Red Brush Christian Church (Louisville) as Pastoral Minister/Counselor, where she began Grace and Truth Christian Counseling in January 2016. Three years later, the practice expanded by moving to downtown Louisville, rebranding as Grace and Truth Counseling, LLC.

She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and provides biblically-centered, professional counseling and education. She believes that a personal relationship with the Jesus Christ is vital to finding lasting hope and healing.