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Marsha Hayes, LPC

Experienced LPC specializing in trauma and mood disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD work
  • CBT DBT EMDR approaches
  • Adult and family therapy

About Marsha Hayes

Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience working with adults across a range of clinical settings. As an LPC - a state credential that authorizes practice as a professional counselor - she brings long-term clinical experience to help people address mood, relationship, and life adjustment concerns. She is licensed in Louisiana and Arizona and applies a practical, skills-based approach to support everyday functioning.

Her therapeutic style blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an approach that has been used to reduce symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress, depression, grief, and anxiety. Marsha emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental work and focuses on strategies that clients can use again when challenges recur.

She works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional areas of focus include family problems, mood disorders, panic disorder and panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult issues. Her goal is to provide practical tools and supportive collaboration so adults can improve daily functioning and move toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Family problemsMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Marsha Hayes have?

Marsha Hayes has 18 years of experience.

Is Marsha Hayes a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details are LA LPC 3938 and AZ LPC 20134.

In which languages does Marsha Hayes provide therapy?

English.

Where is Marsha Hayes located?

Louisiana.

How can I work with Marsha Hayes as my therapist?

You can work with Marsha Hayes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Marsha Hayes work with international clients?

Marsha Hayes does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Marsha Hayes cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people.

One of the main advantages is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the way that works best for them - via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule. Licensed professionals use the same core therapeutic approaches remotely that they use in person, and many people find that consistent work with a therapist is what produces progress.

Therapists are licensed professionals, and if a different fit is desired it is possible to switch to another provider. For those weighing options, remote therapy offers accessibility, multiple ways to communicate, and a pathway to address common mental health and relationship concerns with trained clinicians.

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