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Welcome

Are you looking to gain the courage and strength to overcome barriers you are currently facing, while also developing a genuine connection with your therapist? If so, you are at the place! Many people struggle in silence and are not sure how to move forward. From feeling down and out, having issues with self-esteem, feelings of anxiousness or worried, dealing with family conflict, life transitions, adjustment, school related issues, and or social relationships; the struggles are real! But, here at Destined Inspirations Counseling, LLC we're here to help you navigate through those struggles in a non-judgmental way, while instilling hope, courage and inspiration. Helping clients knock down barriers to a stress-free and positive vibe only lifestyle, our goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with clients, ensuring they are not only comfortable in sharing their experiences and challenges, but to also ensure they are getting the best out of their mental health treatment.

Meet your new Therapist
Shanay Williams Payne, LCSW-C, LICSW

Shanay, a proud graduate of Morgan State University and the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Social Work, brings a unique perspective to her 14 years of experience in child welfare, school social work, and mental and behavioral health. She firmly believes in building genuine relationships and empowering her clients in a nonjudgmental way. Through a strength-based approach, she instills hope, inspiration, and courage, fostering comfort and openness in her clients.

Inspiring You to Believe and Dream Big!

Your Mental Health Matters

Specializations and Therapy Modalities

Shanay specializes in working with adolescents/teens, young adults and adults who struggle with anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, self confidence, school, work or behavioral problems and those looking to have a listening ear and make changes to and have a clearer mindset. Shanay is exceedingly passionate about her work utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Strengths Based Therapy, Client Centered Approach, Solution Focused, and Mindfulness techniques in creative unique approaches. Helping clients knock down barriers to a stress-free and positive vibe only lifestyle, her goal is to build a therapeutic relationship with clients, ensuring they are not only comfortable in sharing their experiences and challenges, but to also ensure they are getting the best out of their mental health treatment.