Hi, I’m cindy payne.

I began my career at The University of Texas at Austin, where I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. After teaching for 10 years and staying at home to raise my children, I went back to school and earned a Master of Science in Counseling from Southern Methodist University. In 2020, I fulfilled a long time dream, and launched my private practice, Rooted Counseling Services, in Frisco, TX.

While I have experience working with various populations, I am passionate about working with people who experience anxiety and depression, as well as trauma recovery. Anxiety and depression can stem from life changes such as birth, death, marriage or divorce, while other times, it can be a lifelong struggle. I understand the vulnerable essence of this introspective work, and I am honored to walk alongside my clients in this journey.