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Haley Waunch

Haley Waunch, LPC

Therapist in Arizona

Therapist offering practical, empathetic support

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10 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Clear practical steps
  • Focus on self esteem
  • Warm supportive style

About Haley

Haley Waunch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with ten years of experience. She creates a calm space where people can be honest about hard feelings and the situations that brought them in. Haley values trust and takes a straightforward, kind approach to working through stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and self esteem concerns.

Haley uses ideas from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered ideas from Carl Rogers to keep conversations rooted in acceptance and respect. Gestalt principles guide her attention to emotions and what shows up in the moment during sessions.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear conversation. Haley will help identify small changes to test between meetings. She pays attention to how events and relationships affect everyday life and helps people develop coping strategies for change.

Her background includes work in schools with young children as well as counseling adults. That range informs her ability to adjust tone and pace to match what each person needs. Haley aims to make therapy feel straightforward and doable rather than overwhelming.

People who come to Haley often want to reduce anxiety, rebuild self esteem, process trauma or handle life transitions. She partners with each person to set goals and try tools that fit their circumstances.

How Haley’s Approaches Shape Online Work

Haley uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. This approach is practical and often involves setting small tasks between sessions to test new ways of coping. She also relies on client-centered principles from Carl Rogers, which means meetings focus on listening with warmth and acceptance so people feel heard.

Gestalt ideas are part of her style as well, drawing attention to what a person is feeling in the moment and how those emotions show up. Together, these approaches help address anxiety, low self esteem, relationship struggles, and responses to trauma by combining concrete skills with compassionate conversation.

Finding the right fit is a shared process. Haley will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try approaches that match their needs and preferences. That might mean adjusting pacing, adding short between-session tasks, or focusing more on present-moment experience when needed.

Session formats are not specified in the available biography, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during short breaks. Some formats also work better when video bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is preferred, so confirming the practical session options will help match scheduling and day-to-day needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Haley commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening and Gestalt concepts, focusing on practical steps and present emotions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has ten years of experience working with children in school settings and with adults in counseling roles.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Click the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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