I am licensed in Idaho with 37 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Professional experience
38 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Robert Payne. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Robert is a great therapist. He has been helping me a lot through my anxiety issues.
Written on Jun 21, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
He's wonderful
Written on Jun 15, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very good to work with
Written on Apr 17, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Rob is very kind and a great listener.
Written on Feb 09, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Robert listens and provides expert trustworthy advice.
Written on Jan 12, 2026 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
He is great. I like that he helps me challenge and reframe my negative thought for one thing.
Written on Dec 04, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
I've only just begun my journey with Robert, but from what I can tell in my short time of receiving therapy I really think that he'll be nothing but immensely helpful.
Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Robert has been very helpful for me to in gaining confidence and helping me see things from a perspective that has helped me to improve myself and my relationships.
Written on Oct 05, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Robert is thoughtful in caring. His experience is much appreciated. He's very understanding and a very clear communicator
Written on Sep 09, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
He's the best of the best!
Written on Aug 18, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
With one conversation I had more feelings of support then I have ever felt with my Father.
Written on Jun 25, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Good listener and supportive
Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Robert is a great professional, who has been a great help for the past few years
Written on May 28, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 years and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
wonderfully kind and understanding. thank you.
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I really appreciate Robert Payne and working with him. He made me feel seen and heard and he was very easy to talk with. I appreciate his words of encouragement and suggestions.
Written on May 16, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Robert helps me understand things in a different context and ways I can express my emotions and not feel chained to my past.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder,
Very good!
Written on May 11, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Robert has been a huge asset in my life since I started working with him. He has given me perspective and analogies for my life that have shifted the way I live it. He offers an abundance of wisdom in ways I can easily process. Everyone in my life has noticed a positive difference in how I interface with the world around me. I feel a new light in my life moving forward.
Written on Apr 27, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Before i started therapy with Robert, my life was complete mess. I was clueless of where to start, and borderline hopeless of the future. But I was willing to try and dig myself out of my the hole I dug myself into, I just didn't know where to start. Robert was able to quickly identify the solutions to a lot of my "unsolvable" problems. He was like a puzzle master, teaching me how to put everything back together. He is experienced, knowledgeable, as well as gentle and blunt, which i needed. I couldn't recommend Robert enough and I am excited that counselors like him exist.
Written on Apr 10, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
I appreciate Robert’s experience and ability to listen.
Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching
My experience with my first therapist was unpleasant because I felt like a spectacle, rather than receiving the support I needed to cope with my grief. However, Robert has been incredible, providing me with a safe and understanding space to work through my struggles.
Written on Sep 10, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Robert is incredibly helpful and experienced. He is empathetic and supportive. He really tries to understand things from my perspective and offer genuinely helpful advice. He’s the best.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Does amazing work he was the first therapist I got in touch with and helped me through a lot of difficult situations including the death of my best friend.
Written on Aug 25, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Robert is an excellent therapist. He listens to you, navigates the conversations very well, even though we have a significant age gap he is still very relatable. After two sessions he’s already been a game changer for me. I look forward to continuing to work with him to achieve my goals.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Robert has helped me begin a journey that I’ve needed some guidance on for a long time. I appreciate his soft, yet assertive approach to helping me recognize patterns, and his willingness to listen, understand, and remember what you share with him. I’m very grateful for this, I was having a really hard time finding a consistent therapist before this
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and
Robert Payne is a very kind and experienced therapist, he understands the situation and is able to communicate and understand our emotions well.
Written on Jul 11, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Very good listener, relays and comments with a kind and experienced heart
Written on Apr 22, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Robert has helped me through the single most difficult time of my life. I can’t thank him enough for it. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs someone to listen and talk you through the tough times.
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Robert is an awesome human being, a very helpful therapist and I can say a good friend. He is a great listener and provides great advice and comforting feedback. He has helped me through some difficult life situations. Thank you Robert.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Robert is an extremely kind and caring person who always makes me feel like i have someone on my side. He is respectful, relatable, wise and thoughtful. Professional as it gets and someone i consider a friend. Thankyou Robert
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Lovely human, thank you for your time.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, a
Robert is an excellent therapist. Great listener and gives practical advice
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd
This human being shifted from a professional to an intimate friend that is allowing me to understand the intricate parts of life and to benefit from his experiences in a way that will allow me to enjoy with gratitude this life aligned on the right path
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coaching
I personally like how down to earth Robert is and he helps me work things out during this really hard time.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great man, fantastic therapist!
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Roberts the best!!
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and career difficulties
Robert was awesome to talk with. He challenged me to look beyond my narrow thinking and broaden it. Learned to accept life as it happens and learned the understanding of what I have actual control of. His recommendations and gentle nudges in the right direction were invaluable.
I would recommend him greatly, he is a definite asset and shining star with BetterHelp and his profession.
Written on May 17, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Even after the first session, I already feel I have been aided in taking the first steps to healing. Robert is direct, honest, and understanding; all of these are qualities that a therapist must have. I would recommend him to any of my friends, as I would recommend betterhelp.
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
He is good at listening, and has a lot of insights into things that have helped me become more of the person I want to be.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Although I have only had one session with Robert, he has already cut to what seems to be the core of one of the things that brought me to this website in the first place. I really look forward to further sessions as I feel I will greatly benefit from Roberts support.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I was grateful to have Robert as my therapist for the first time I reached out for therapy service. 4 weeks with him was excellent, we went through a different range of emotions. He listens and encourages me to share and talk about my problems. I had depression due to breaking up with my boyfriend and I thought I was gonna die. I'm so lucky that Robert helped me through one of my darkest times. He is always ready to reply to every one of my messages and talking to him makes time fly. I always feel better after every session. I can see I change a lot throughout four sessions with him. He doesn't sugarcoat anything, I feel comfortable talking to him. I believe his mission in life is to help people like me get through their darkest times and show them life is beautiful. Thank you so much for everything! I am always grateful to Robert and BetterHelp for giving this online support. Thank you very much!
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I have recommended betterhelp to several people
Written on Jan 26, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Robert Payne has wonderful expertise. He listens carefully and attentively. He makes excellent recommendations as is appropriate. I have both benefited and enjoyed working with him.
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
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