Dr. Luciana Payne is a Clinical Psychologist at McLean Hospital and an Instructor at Harvard Medical School, working in both clinical practice and research. She specializes in supporting parents, couples, and families and has extensive experience with evidence-based approaches including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and exposure-based treatments for trauma and stress-related challenges.

Dr. Payne’s research includes the development and evaluation of innovative programs and interventions for families. She is a co-creator of Family Connections–Managing Suicidality and Trauma Recovery, a program designed to support parents of suicidal and self-injuring youth.

Dr. Payne earned her doctorate from the University of Nevada, Reno, and completed postdoctoral training at McLean Hospital/Harvard University. As CTSE Vice Chair, she brings extensive clinical, research, training, and program-development expertise to the organization.