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Rachel Hayes

Compassionate, skills-focused therapy for life changes

LPC, LCPC Florida

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Eating
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Rachel

Rachel Hayes is a licensed counselor who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered principles to help people address a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

Background and approach

She brings eight years of professional counseling experience and uses practical, collaborative techniques to support work on issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with major life changes.

Her LPC and LCPC credentials are listed as WY LPC LPC-2026 and NV LCPC CP5101-R, and she practices from Florida while accepting clients internationally. Her work emphasizes respectful, empathic engagement and tailoring strategies to each person’s needs.

Alongside CBT, she draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing when appropriate to address complex stressors like chronic pain, codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, bipolar symptoms, and family-of-origin or blended-family problems. Sessions aim to blend skill-building, insight, and practical problem-solving so clients can manage symptoms and navigate difficult transitions.

Rachel frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping clients set realistic goals and choose techniques that fit their preferences and circumstances. She offers multiple online session formats to accommodate different schedules and life demands.

Integrating evidence-based approaches for online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve day-to-day functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist supports clients in exploring their feelings and discovering their own solutions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy combines acceptance and change strategies with practical skills training in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for intense emotions and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works together with each client to clarify goals, consider different methods, and adapt techniques based on individual needs and preferences rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow people to engage in therapy around work, family, or geographic constraints while using the same therapeutic tools and skills practice they would encounter in person. This range of options makes it easier to maintain continuity of care and to apply strategies in real-life contexts.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, eating and body-image issues, relationship and intimacy-related problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Motivational Interviewing to create a tailored, interactive process.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a counselor and has supported clients in a variety of clinical settings over that time.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials listed as WY LPC LPC-2026 and NV LCPC CP5101-R, and she practices from Florida.
Does she work with clients who live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Wyoming, Texas, Florida

Languages

English