Marci Payne, LLC

10/09/2025

Within each of us there is a deep well of unconditional love waiting to be tapped into.

This is what I’m writing about on Substack, The Well Within. A nourishing place to return home to yourself and what you value most.

Instead of hanging out on the traditional social media platforms this year, I’ve been writing and connecting on Substack.

See the link in my Bio to join me, and many other creatives, healers and wisdom keepers.

10/02/2025

Here's the 2nd article in my blog series on how to find a therapist that is a great fit for you. Questions to ask yourself before and after you call a therapist for the first time. And questions to ask the therapist. Hope it helps someone in their search in Lee's Summit and beyond:

Ready to find a therapist in Lee's Summit? This guide lists key questions to ask before, during, and after your first phone call to ensure the best fit.

03/05/2025

I’m moving my writing and connecting to Substack. It has a great vibe with lots of creatives and seekers encouraging each other. If looking for an ad free place to connect and get inspired, come check it out:

https://open.substack.com/pub/everevolvingbymarcipayne

Subscribe if want a place to gather hope, clarity, and confidence for nourishing loving relationships with yourself and others. Journal prompts, heart nourishment, and deep dives from a fellow life traveler and holistic therapist.

A space to gather hope, clarity, and confidence for nourishing loving relationships with yourself and others. Journal prompts, heart nourishment, and deep dives from a fellow life traveler and holistic therapist. Click to read Ever Evolving by Marci Payne, a Substack publication with hundreds of sub...

11/25/2024

In December, we typically speed up and have more on our to-do lists and calendars. So this month’s circle is designed to encourage you to create space for yourself too! You’re invited to slow down, compassionately reflect on the year, and savor resting together.

Having space to reflect on the year can help you acknowledge all you’ve done and become this year, so you can take the lessons and wisdom with you into the new year. So put down your to-do list for a night, grab your favorite blanket and journal, and join us for guided journaling and collective rest.

THIS IS FOR: Adults of ALL genders, age 20 or older (including gender-nonconforming individuals)

LOCATION: Online via Zoom (Recording is available to those who RSVP)

DATE/TIME: Monday, December 16, 2024 from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST

PRICE: $40

NOTE: This is not intended to replace therapy, medical, or addiction support.

Facilitators:

Marci Payne, MA, LPC is a holistic therapist, self-love mentor, and journal creator. She specializes in helping adults reclaim their identity, voice, and confidence.

Tracy Ochester, PsyD is a psychologist in private practice and the coordinator for the Midwest Alliance for Mindfulness. She teaches contemplative skills and practices for personal and collective well-being.

Link in bio to save your spot

10/15/2024

New Blog Article - Learn to recognize the signs and effects of emotional abuse in relationships. And take steps toward self-healing:

Learn to recognize the signs and effects of emotional abuse in relationships. And take steps toward self-healing.

09/23/2024

Are you looking for a space to help you slow down and listen to yourself? Then, come to the monthly community circle - an online space to help you restore balance and realign with what matters most to you. Each month, we will focus on a different topic that helps us return home to ourselves & what we care about:

+Self-Love (September 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST)

+Holistic Self-Care (October 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST)

+Relationship Circles (November 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST)

+Reflect & Rest (December 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST)

+Life Dreams (January 2025, 12:30pm - 1:30pm CST)

+Manifest with the Moon (February 2025, 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST)

Our gatherings will be a mixture of learning, sharing, and reflecting. This group is for adults of ALL genders, age 21 or older.

To RSVP or get more information, visit https://marcipayne.com/events

06/24/2024

New! I created a communication guidebook and journal for anyone who wants to gain clarity & confidence to ask for what they need in their relationships. To receive your FREE copy, subscribe here: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/673253/105475830722856915/share

04/22/2024

Answering one of the most common questions I get in session, how do I communicate, say, or tell someone this. I share the top 5 communication skills that I think everyone needs to practice, including 5 tips on how to show up for both yourself and your relationship:

Learn the top 5 communication skills everyone needs, including 5 tips on how to show up for yourself and your relationship.

01/24/2024

If you’ve been feeling called to learn how to love and care for yourself better in 2024, then consider joining Vanessa (of Humbled & Joyous) and I for this 2-hour introductory self-love workshop. We will help you learn exactly where you need to focus your precious energy by helping you:

+Learn what self-love really means
+Better understand the 10 different kinds of self-love
+Identify one area of self-love you want to focus on this year
+Feel inspired to take practical next steps in strengthening your relationship with yourself

The Rooted in Self-Love Workshop is interactive and reflective, including teaching, discussion, guided meditation, and journaling. When you awaken and practice being more loving to yourself, you are creating more love in the world! If this sounds like something you are looking for, we’d love for you to come.

For more information & to save your spot - https://marcipayne.com/events/rooted-self-love-workshop

01/08/2024

If you are interested in my work, offerings or writing, please complete my annual interest survey: https://llqgyz.clicks.mlsend.com/te/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjY3MzI1MyxcImxcIjoxMDk4MjgyODY2NzMwNjE0ODUsXCJyXCI6MTA5ODI4Mjg3ODI2NDk1MDczfSIsInMiOiJjYWJkMDhlYWU2YWQwMDE2In0

12/06/2023

Published my final blog article for 2023! It flowed right through me. I even made an audio recording of the 4 steps to help process emotions healthily and safely. If you tend to suppress or check out when you are feeling emotionally triggered, this is for you. To read more: https://marcipayne.com/blog/process-soothe-emotions

Learn how to process and self-soothe your emotions, so you can show up for yourself when you need yourself the most.