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Marsha Hayes

Marsha Hayes, LPC

Therapist in Louisiana

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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18 years of experience listed

LPC professional credentials

English languages

  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Direction and support

About Marsha

Marsha Hayes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 18 years of experience helping adults manage stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem struggles, mood concerns, addiction, and relationship problems. She aims for practical results that clients can use again in daily life. Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on creating a calm space where people can speak honestly and be themselves.

Marsha blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused techniques. That means sessions often begin with the client's own goals, then move to concrete steps and skills to change thinking and behavior. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Her background includes years in varied adult settings and experience with trauma-related concerns. She uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as one option when trauma, grief, or intense anxiety are present. Marsha prefers approaches that lead to clear coping tools and improved day-to-day functioning.

In sessions she helps people tackle problems like panic attacks, social anxiety, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges tied to bipolar disorder or depression. She also supports those dealing with eating concerns, intimacy-related issues, and major life transitions. The focus is on practical change and rebuilding confidence.

People who choose Marsha can expect straightforward planning, skill practice, and regular check-ins to track progress. She guides each person toward steps that fit their life and goals.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy centers the person's own goals and perspective, giving space for personal concerns and preferences while guiding next steps. It helps when someone needs a listening, steady therapeutic ally to sort priorities and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems like social anxiety by teaching specific coping skills.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an approach used to address symptoms tied to trauma, grief, and intense anxiety by processing distressing memories in a structured way. Some people find it helpful when past events keep affecting their daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then recommend options to try. Decisions about techniques are made collaboratively and can change as progress is tracked.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. It can also help people check in more often during stressful periods and practice skills between appointments. Because session formats were not specified in the profile, confirm the current options before booking to know how sessions will be scheduled and delivered.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

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

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

18+ years

Credentials

Louisiana, Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marsha help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, focused on practical steps. Sessions center on the person's goals and teach skills to improve daily functioning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 18 years of professional experience working with adults in a range of settings.

What credentials and location apply?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs structured?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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