Therapist profile
Rachel Hayes, LPC, LCPC
Licensed counselor - family and relationship concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- EMDR offered when appropriate
About Rachel
Rachel Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the LPC and LCPC credentials and eight years of counseling experience. She practices from Florida and lists concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and parenting and family-related problems.
She uses straightforward conversation and structured tools to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for managing strong emotions. Motivational interviewing may be used when people are weighing change related to substances or habits.
Rachel also offers trauma-focused work and can use EMDR when appropriate. That approach is described as a way to process past traumatic events so they interfere less with day-to-day life. She has experience supporting people who have faced physical trauma, abuse, and complex histories tied to family of origin issues.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings across several states. This experience informs how she structures sessions and responds to crises, chronic conditions, and co-occurring concerns such as chronic pain paired with mood changes.
Her style is engaging and interactive with an emphasis on practical steps and psychoeducation. People can expect a mix of skills practice, reflective conversation, and focused planning aimed at improving communication, coping, and daily functioning.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rachel commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in ways that fit remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflective conversation to clarify what matters most. CBT involves identifying thoughts and behaviors, then practicing small experiments and skills to change them.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach concrete ways to notice emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve communication during stressful moments. These skills can be practiced between sessions and discussed in video or audio meetings.
Deciding which approach to emphasize is a shared task. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, current struggles, and what feels most useful. Together they will try approaches, adjust as needed, and focus on practical steps that fit the person's life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Therapists and licensed professionals often suggest ways to prepare a quieter time, use phone or lower-bandwidth options when internet is limited, or plan brief skills-focused sessions to match a workday break.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Texas, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She lists relationship strain, parenting problems, blended family issues, and family of origin problems among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is engaging and interactive, combining structured skills work with conversational problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of counseling experience and has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and licensure does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices from Florida with licensure noted as WY LPC and NV LCPC in her profile.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to her profile.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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