Lauren Payne serves as a Case Manager for Centered and holds a B.A. in Education with a concentration in special education and a minor in psychology from the University of Mississippi. Upon completing her undergraduate degree, she served as an elementary school special education teacher and case manager for six years in the Fulton County Schools System. As a teacher, Lauren specialized in providing academic, emotional, and behavioral support to students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, anxiety, and childhood trauma. She believes in meeting people where they are at on their journeys, seeking to understand individuals on a deeper level, and celebrating every milestone and accomplishment along the way, no matter how big or small it may seem. Lauren is passionate about mental health, education, and helping others live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.
